[Free Solution] Locked out of diagnostics - Honda Pilot AWD asks for access code

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Looking for my Honda Pilot AWD's key code to program a new key

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My Honda Pilot AWD won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Honda Pilot AWD.

Really need the key code for my Honda Pilot AWD, thanks for sharing!

My Honda Pilot AWD is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

This just might solve my Honda Pilot AWD's ignition issue.

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