I just picked up a 97 coupe and the key it came with is an ugly spare key.

Would the new key with the big H on it be able to be cut and used for my car, or does it have to be the old one that just says honda?

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If you installed the right ignition and programmed it.

 

Ok so you can't just cut the key and have it work?

That's all I needed to know. Stuck with an ugly key

 

it's a key, who the hell is going to see it?

 

He will see it every day and it's an eyesore

 

Me. I like the new one. Not my ugly spare that says "fits honda" on it

 

i mean if you're that worried about a key than i think you have some issues haha. you're going to see it when you take it out of your pocket to put it in the ignition. unless you sit home and stare at it.

 

Maybe you can get a newer Honda key blank and try to open the shell casing, then shave down your old key and glue it in the new shell casing with epoxy.

I don't know if the shell casing can be opened for the newer key shown in your image though.

 

The 'new' key you posted is for 7th gen civics.

 

Not exact, but just the one with the logo, instead of the words honda.

I guess I'll find out this week from the dealer and see what they can do.

 

well if you want a key like the 7th gens, you're gonna need to find a totaled one and buy the locks and ignition because i dont think junkyards sell just the locks anymore. the reason our keys wont work on your car is because our keys are laser cut as opposed to yours which are not. maybe u can buy a set of locks new from honda, but its gonna cost an arm and a leg like everything else does there.

 

Just fab up a vw/audi style key.

 

I wish I was smart enough to know how to do that lol

 

I accept with information: you can get a newer Honda key blank and try to open the shell casing, then shave down your old key and glue it in the new shell casing with epoxy.

 

speaking of keys.. does anyone have an '06 Si that has the trunk button on their keys?.. I don't understand why mine doesn't but I see people with base models that do..

 

You don't have one?

Nice thread jack btw.

 

LOL. No I don't. Maybe it's Canadian model thing who knows.

 

A lot of people like to walk spinning their Car Key on their finger showing off what they roll in lol..

 

that should be on youtube

 

lol. So basically the answer is no without fabbing my own.

Thanks for the help guys!

 

just go to the honda dealer and check to see what selection they have on hand that will work with you car. When i bought my ej6 a few years back, it came with a cheap swap meet key, i went to the deal and pick out one and had them cut me a new one and Know i have nice key With the "H" on it.

 

IMO the 8th gen key is the best key

 

Negative, this is the best key. Mine

 

Thanks guys, went to the dealer and picked up 2 of them. Only difference is the logo is all black, no silver in it.

 

you pick out the same one i have