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Old 09-21-2009, 03:30 PM
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Recently purchased an 05 EP3 with only one key.

So I call the dealer today to ask about purchasing another key, ZOMG $70 for the key and $40 to program. $110 is a bit steep for me. Anyone know a cheaper alternative? I have found un-programed/un-cut keys on eBay for $13 shipped, anyone have any experience with this? Obviously they would need cut and programed but has anyone gone this route to reduce cost?
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go to the mall those guy do it for forty in a few min. did that with my prelude. had one key and a vallet one.
Old 09-21-2009, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by prejdmlude
go to the mall those guy do it for forty in a few min. did that with my prelude. had one key and a vallet one.
The mall can't make a key that will drive the car because of the immobilizer chip....


You might have to buy the key from the dealership because of the immobilizer. If you were getting just a FOB you could program that yourself easy
Old 09-22-2009, 05:25 AM
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How often do you plan on getting a new key anyway? I'm assuming you will only need to purchase a spare key once and you might as well go OEM. Especially seeing how that's really your only option.
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Originally Posted by Type-'S'paz
The mall can't make a key that will drive the car because of the immobilizer chip....


You might have to buy the key from the dealership because of the immobilizer. If you were getting just a FOB you could program that yourself easy
i got my ep3 with two keys and one fob,how do i go about getting a second fob? so that i can have a spare, plus this one is pretty beat up.
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Originally Posted by Natural Aspirations
Recently purchased an 05 EP3 with only one key.

So I call the dealer today to ask about purchasing another key, ZOMG $70 for the key and $40 to program. $110 is a bit steep for me. Anyone know a cheaper alternative? I have found un-programed/un-cut keys on eBay for $13 shipped, anyone have any experience with this? Obviously they would need cut and programed but has anyone gone this route to reduce cost?


If you live anywhere near MD I can hook you up, would have to come to me though.
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Originally Posted by TheOmen
i got my ep3 with two keys and one fob,how do i go about getting a second fob? so that i can have a spare, plus this one is pretty beat up.
To program the fobs. Get into the car turn ignition on click lock on fob, ignition off, ignition on lock on fob,ignition off, ignition on lock on fob, 2nd fob lock, 1st fob lock turn off ignition test both. Good to Roll
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