how much do keys cost?

[M4]

i need 1 more copy, and how much does a remote cost for my car? '99 accord, v6 ex coupe. thanks.

[philadd]

depending on the dealership, $60-80 for a master key (damn computer chips), $30-40 for remote.

[hometheaterman]

60-80 for a key what the ****. I have had them copy them and half the time they don't even work. I really am not sure what they charged. Is it diff for the 6th or 7th gens than the 5th cause I don't think I payed anywhere near $60 but I may have. I know it didn't work except to unlock the doors and I think I would have been a little more pissed if it was that much. I got a local shop to copy mine and it works great. I just use it for a spare.

[philadd]

6th gen keys have a computer chip in them, and need to be programmed with the code to work... part of the immobilizer system. i don't believe they had that in the 96 accords. you can have a local shop make a copy of a 6th gen key, but it will only work in the doors and trunk. without the correct code sent from the computer chip, car won't start.

[bussmancd7]

go to wal mart, it will be like 88 cents, or go to honda and pay 10 bucks

[Heat]

Originally Posted by bussmancd7

go to wal mart, it will be like 88 cents, or go to honda and pay 10 bucks

In the 6th generations, there is a chip inside the key that the car must recognize to start. The 88 cent Wal-Mart key won't work.

As for the remote, what remote are you talking about? Are you looking for a replacement key fob for your remote entry? If so, I believe that ebay would be the way to go...

[M4]

yea i actually made 2 keys at a hardware store, opened passenger door fine, opened the trunk fine, opened my door fine, tried to start the car.... haha, didn't happen.

i noticed remotes one bay sell for less than $10, that's prolly where i'll order one from and just get a key cut at the dealer for a rediculous price. thanks everyone.

[Heat]

Depending on how many Honda dealers you have within reasonable driving distance, it might not hurt to call several to get their replacement key prices.

As for the remote entry fob, here are the reprogramming directions (if you do pick up one off of ebay):

http://www.handa-accessories.c...G.pdf

[M4]

thanks for the directions, i already found them thru google yesterday, thanks anyway.

can't wait to get the freakin car on the road already!! not registerd yet, nor insu... but when i get it on the road im goin straight to the dealer... the front tires have some thread, the back ones are bald.. he probably swapped the back ones to the front as the front is more important, gonna tell them to put new tires on the rear, rediculous.... can i get him to get me a key as well (first time buying from a dealer)? i mean the car didn't have a gas cap, some of interior lights didn't work, didn't provide me w/ radio code, only gave me 1 key, with a remote (w/ dead battery). so far i've spent around $40 on all these extras...

[iam7head]

Originally Posted by bussmancd7

go to wal mart, it will be like 88 cents, or go to honda and pay 10 bucks

Ha..try start the car with the 88cents key and you'll know what's up

[Heat]

Originally Posted by M4

... i mean the car didn't have a gas cap, some of interior lights didn't work, didn't provide me w/ radio code, only gave me 1 key, with a remote (w/ dead battery). so far i've spent around $40 on all these extras...

If you've already purchased the car, I doubt that he's going to give you new (or newer) tires, that was something to bring up before signing on the dotted line.

As for the other items:
Gas cap: ~ $6 at the dealer
Interior lights: a fuse? ($2 or $3 for a box at any auto store)
Radio code: free, but you have to have the serial number from the back of it
Battery for remote: $4 or $5

[SOhp101]

I know this is kinda off topic, but my friend's sister and my mom both drive a camry. He took his sister's key, unlocked my door, and started the engine .

[C_H_A_D]

its 15 bucks per key from the dealer yes they start the car

[Heat]

If I remember right (I've asked about it, but haven't done it), they charge so much labor to find the correct chip setting and to make the key, but after the first key the cost is only for the blank (no more labor). Thus one key might be $15 or $20, the second would be $3 or so more.

What I'm saying is that if you're getting one key made, check on getting a second or a third made at the same time.

[M4]

thanks for the heads up.

[YoungDynasty]

i have a 1996 honda accord lx i just bought it like 2 days ago and already lost the key .. im locked out of it .. what should i do ?

[Fitz Williams]

Take your VIN number and your title to your local Honda dealer and have a key cut.

[professorman]

Originally Posted by Fitz Williams

Take your VIN number and your title to your local Honda dealer and have a key cut.

+1 Do not cut a copied key from your 'worn out' key. It is best to get a fresh key made from the VIN #. After 18 years, my Accord's key was no longer working. I went to the dealership and cut a fresh key and it works beautifully. Its best to get a fresh key, rather than make a copy of the worn down key.

[YoungDynasty]

and i dont have a title all i have is a bill of sale and its locked in my vehicle :/ will i still be able to do it ? the cars parked in my yard and everything any idea how much it will cost ? ive heard prices from 10 dallors to 60 because they dont carry my key anymore because its old (not confirmed by honda) i just read up on it , so if you guys have any idea id really appreciate it thanks


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