Wanted to ask this question here also:
"So, I just bought a '98 Accord EX and it came with only one key. Went to walmart (before checking the forum) and the tech said "cant make this key because of the chip". our dealership said $80 for the new key and $100 for the keyless entry fob. There's realy no other (read: cheaper) way to have a spare key?"
https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=2

 

what chip, I have a regular key for my 02 Accord EX. No chip as far as i can tell. but then again i havent tried getting a dup of my key since the dealer gave me 3 when i bought the car a few months ago.

 

it's in the thread I linked to. They call it an immobilizer.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitch2you80 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's in the thread I linked to. They call it an immobilizer. </TD></TR></TABLE>Um, what part don't you understand from that other thread? Have you tried any of the discount/mailorder dealer-type places like http://www.manhonda.com??

If you get a cheap key from the hardware store or something like that, it'll unlock the door or open the trunk. It WON'T start the engine, & it might set off the alarm. So if you lock your REAL key inside, you can still get in. But if you drop your real key in the ocean you're screwed.

You might have to try a couple stores before you find someone who even has blanks for your car. Then just explain that you understand it'll open the doors but won't start the engine.

That's just for the key itself. If you get a remote transmitter fob (ebay?), there's a procedure to program the car to accept that additional transmitter. But that won't get your engine started.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitch2you80 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...our dealership said $80 for the new key and $100 for the keyless entry fob...</TD></TR></TABLE>Those prices are very high, I was quoted by my dealership as a spare key taking 1/4 or so hour of labor, plus the blank key (with multiple spare keys made at the same time not taking any more labor). As for the key fob, check ebay, you can easily reprogram one to your car. Call several dealerships within driving distance of you, you'll get different prices.

 

that is a high price for a spare i paid $25 for a spare key and $25 for a valet key from my dealership but as for the remote i bought one of of ebay for $16 and programmed it myself

 

My keys for my 99 ex from the dealer were 14 dollars each it took like 5 min they asked for my vin number also. I dont see why dealers would have different prices?

 

My wife talked to the dealership while I was at school. They must have thought she didn't have an original key to get the info from. when I called them tonight they said $21.00 for the key.
Also, here is a link to an online discount part's place I found.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/index.html
thanks for the help.

 

if im not mistaken 98-99 shouldnt have a chip in the key...i think from 2000 and up they started using the chip in the keys for all hondas...so if im correct you should be able to just get a regular copy instead of payin out the *** for a damn key

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by f23accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if im not mistaken 98-99 shouldnt have a chip in the key...</TD></TR></TABLE>Our '98 has an immobilizer... But maybe only 'cause it's an EX???

If it DOES have an immobilizer, there's a little green light in the cluster shaped like a key. It flashes a couple times when you turn it on & off.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitch2you80 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My wife talked to the dealership while I was at school. They must have thought she didn't have an original key to get the info from. when I called them tonight they said $21.00 for the key.
Also, here is a link to an online discount part's place I found.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/index.html
thanks for the help.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That makes sense, if you don't have a key it would take them much more labor to figure out which chip you have, as well as the cut of the key.

And http://www.handa-accessories.com is a good place, I've ordered various parts from them on three occasions. They are a dealership in California somewhere who sells accessories to the public at a mechanic's discount (25% or so). I suppose you could check with them about sending a key to them and having them make your duplicates, but how much would you save?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by f23accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if im not mistaken 98-99 shouldnt have a chip in the key...i think from 2000 and up they started using the chip in the keys for all hondas...</TD></TR></TABLE>My '99 LX has the chip in the key.

 

No, you MUST go to a dealer to have the key programmed. You can buy all the keys you want on line and it won't help you outside of opening a door or the trunk. These low quotes are for the key only, no programming which is extra. Having the original key only helps them to cut the new key without having to use the code method and hand cutter which costs more as it takes more time. The $80 is about $50 for the programming, and about $30 for the key. This has been the case since at least 1998. It drove us nuts as salesmen. Someone would show the car to someone and if they seemed hopeful, they would put the keys in their desk so no one could show the car. It was not a matter of simply going to parts with the vin and having one cut to get around this, we had to fill out a service order to have a tech program the darn key. Something you cannot do in 5 or 10 minutes while a customer is waiting. As for the FOBs, I'm not 100% sure about the Honda as I never had to worry about them, the delivery set up tech made sure they were there and working. I know with some models like with Fords, you can program them yourself by following the steps in the owners manual.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondaman56 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, you MUST go to a dealer to have the key programmed... </TD></TR></TABLE>Of course you’re right in that a dealer must program the keys if you want to start your car. When I said to try handa-accessories it is because they are a dealer (somewhere in California), thus can make a duplicate, though I have no idea if they do this through the mail (you'd have to send in your key), and if they do do it, how much they charge.

I just called my dealership (known for high prices) and was speachless when the parts guy said it would be $14.25 for a key, labor to find the code and cutting the key included (he would need my key and car's VIN).

My recommendation, if you want a key to start your car and are price conscience, is to just call around to different Honda dealers in your area and price shop. You have to go through a dealer, but different dealerships charge different amounts. The original poster was quoted $80 at his local dealership, I was quoted $14.25 at mine. Just call around. Be sure to say that you have a key, and the car's VIN.

As for programming the Honda key fob for remote entry, here are the instructions:
http://www.handa-accessories.c...G.pdf

 

I just posted that link so others can use them for other parts. I agree, even if they could make a new key, with turnaround 25% of $20 plus shipping doesn't make sense. I'm also ordering a key fob off of ebay. I didn't expect this thread to last so long. thanks for the input.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitch2you80 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... I'm also ordering a key fob off of ebay...</TD></TR></TABLE>You can do that part yourself. Notice that this does NOT program the car to accept the immobilizer chip in the new key. This is just for the ebay remote-unlock fob...

1) Unlock Doors
2) Turn ignition key to "ON" position (II)
3) Press the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" button on the remote
4) Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position
5) Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position
6) Press lock or unlock
7) Turn key to off position
8) on position
9) lock or unlock
10) off position
11) on position
12)lock or unlock - doors should cycle to indicate successful programming. If you only have one remote, turn ignition to off or don't touch anything. if you have 2+ remotes, go to 13:
13) lock on each transmitter that you need to program

*Steps 2-12 must be performed within 5 seconds of each other. Step 13 can be performed within 10 seconds of step 12.