[Closed] How do I retrieve the key code for my Honda Pilot 4WD to program a key?

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Alphamale
Member since December 2021 • 138 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Honda Pilot 4WD keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 16 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Honda Pilot 4WD too!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 24 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Honda Pilot 4WD. Trying this now.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 143 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda Pilot 4WD won’t recognize the key.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 92 posts

My Honda Pilot 4WD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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