[Fixed] Where's the key code located on a PILOT 4WD for key programming?

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Javajunkie
Member since November 2021 • 125 posts

Looking for my PILOT 4WD's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1005 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the PILOT 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 85 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old PILOT 4WD.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 7 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my PILOT 4WD—need the code first.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 74 posts

Trying this out on my PILOT 4WD today—hoping it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 54 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer PILOT 4WD.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 84 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my PILOT 4WD. Trying this instead.

February 27, 2025 Reply

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