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Old 06-11-2011, 02:12 PM
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im not sure if this is the right spot to post but all well its not that big a deal
i lost my only key to my del sol ive been working on it for a while now so im not driving it but i need to get a replacment this has never happened to me or anyone i know before so idk what to do any help please and how much do u think it will cost me and the key is for locks and ignition.
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go to a Honda dealer with your registration and ID. They'll cut you a new one. It shouldn't be more than $10-$20.
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Please keep in mind that buying a replacement based on your VIN will only work if the lock cylinder(s) has not been replaced.

The key cost me $7 last time I had one made.
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I once lost my key. I had no ride and the dealer was far
You could try this...
Take a key that hasnt been cut yet.
Take a lighter and burn the key so that it has that black stuff on it.
put it in your ign. Move it around and you should have your key to take to get cut.

Just dont touch it lol
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Default Re: lost only key to my sol what to do?

Originally Posted by DELshaneSOL
I once lost my key. I had no ride and the dealer was far
You could try this...
Take a key that hasnt been cut yet.
Take a lighter and burn the key so that it has that black stuff on it.
put it in your ign. Move it around and you should have your key to take to get cut.

Just dont touch it lol
If you have no ride how do you take it to get cut?
Is this technique something you have actually done? Doesn't seem accurate to me.
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Default Re: lost only key to my sol what to do?

agreeing with the go to dealer, had the same problem with an old mx3 and just took registration to the dealer they gave me a key code and 12$ later i was walking out of a key shop.
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Never tried it.. But heard that it works lol
Dealer would be easy
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Default Re: lost only key to my sol what to do?

Originally Posted by DELshaneSOL
I once lost my key. I had no ride and the dealer was far
You could try this...
Take a key that hasnt been cut yet.
Take a lighter and burn the key so that it has that black stuff on it.
put it in your ign. Move it around and you should have your key to take to get cut.

Just dont touch it lol
Originally Posted by DELshaneSOL
Never tried it.. But heard that it works lol
Dealer would be easy
Okay, because your first reply makes it sound like you know it works.

I find it hard to believe tbh and it could possibly damage the lock cylinder, which could screw you harder than just losing a key.
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Default Re: lost only key to my sol what to do?

I agree with what others have said; going to the dealership with the registration and matching vin works best. I know from personal experience that you can call a locksmith and they can create a new key from wiggling a blank in the lock and using a file...it's going to cost you some $$$. Thank goodness for AAA
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