[Solution] Locked out of my Acura TLX Sedan - don’t have the key code

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Quickdraw
Member since January 2022 • 56 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Acura TLX Sedan to make a spare key?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Acura TLX Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Electric
Member • 90 posts

Same problem on my Acura TLX Sedan. Watching for any working solutions.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 131 posts

My Acura TLX Sedan's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 144 posts

Anyone try this on a Acura TLX Sedan with push-button start?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 99 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Acura TLX Sedan—need the code first.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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