Two400

As strange as this sounds, I duct taped the key together and sometimes it works, but it's still difficult to get a grip on the key when I turn on the ignition for my Honda Accord 2005 LX.

It's the second time it happened. With my first key, I lost the end part so I don't have a spare.

What are my options? It seems the dealer wants $130 to replace the key. Is that the only way?

tony_2018

So you basicly need the remote side and not the key side? Have you check ebay for replacements?

belairbrian

i've done it before. i got a blank key off ebay (no remote in it). Then I had to cut away some plastic holding the key blank to the case. transferred the cut key from the broken case and JB welded it in place. Then i had to transfer the immobilizer chip and remote to the new case.

One problem is that some aftermarket key blanks use a different end than the OEM key so you have to find a blank with the same shape where the metal meets the plastic.

tony_2018

Or get something similar to this but for your model.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Remote-Key-Keyless-Fob-Replacement-Case-Uncut-Blade-Shell-W-Chip-Holder-4-But-/310848367470?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2003%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3AAccord&hash=item486001ab6e&vxp=mtr