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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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