[Success] Acura ZDX stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Wildcard
Member since December 2021 • 16 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Acura ZDX keys?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1627 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Acura ZDX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Frank
Member • 32 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Acura ZDX.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 145 posts

My Acura ZDX is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 146 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Acura ZDX.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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