[Free Solution] Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Neondream
Member since December 2022 • 92 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup?

Posted on March 01, 2025
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Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Lasertag
Member • 140 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 133 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup all week. Hope this helps.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 92 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup. This is a lifesaver.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 58 posts

My Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 49 posts

My Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 8 posts

I’m not alone! My Honda Ridgeline RTLT Pickup is doing the same thing.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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