[Status: Resolved] Need key code to program spare for Honda Pilot LX SUV

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Blackwidow
Member since March 2023 • 53 posts

Looking for my Honda Pilot LX SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 677 posts

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

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 121 posts

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

March 12, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 6 posts

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

March 13, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 10 posts

Was about to give up on my Honda Pilot LX SUV, but this gives me hope.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 23 posts

Does this method work for the Honda Pilot LX SUV models from 2010 onward?

March 15, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 87 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Honda Pilot LX SUV.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 13 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Honda Pilot LX SUV.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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