Just wondering... I only have one key for my car... i went to get it cut somewhere they said it has a chip in it, only dealer can do it.. Is this true? If so how much do they charge

 

yup,only the dealer can do this.It ain't cheap atleast $60.00 i've seen some keys w/programming go for $100.00 so i wouldn't be a bit surprised if it cost this much.

Thank god i have a 98,I'm bad with keys

 

when did they start using the chip 2000 ^

 

No in 99

 

how long will it take them... And do i leave my keys with them?

 

It won't take em that long.But if you'll need to bring in your registration and I.D. to get a key made.To make sure it's the registered owner that is getting the key made.

 

Dayam...thats a bitch...$60-$100 just for a damn spare key!


[Modified by MiraiZ, 3:47 PM 11/19/2002]

 

my car was a 99 and it did not have the chip; i believe it came out in 2000

 

know what i found out . . . . get a chipped p28 or soemthing like that , no more key imoblizer and chipped keys.
dont knwo if its a good thing or a bad thing yet, but just an fyi

 

very true.......... it's called a "t5" key that can be added (the immbolizer code is different for each car) your other keys instead of having to get all your keys reprogrammed....it's about $30

 

Can I add this imobilizer to my 98gsr?

 

why would you want it ? if someones gonna steal it thats not gonna stop them . . ask anyone else here that has the imoblizer and they 're car was taken .
anyway i thought 98 had it ? my 99GS had it .


[Modified by itr206, 7:19 AM 11/19/2002]

 

Why?? Who here has it done any good to??
I will advise to put your money in an after market security system which features an immobilizer. At least then when they take it (your car), you can savor the fact that the insurance company gave you a discount on you coverage anyway.

 

ok thanks guys

 

I went to honda to get keys made for my prelude (which also has an immobilizer) and it was $7 each. Acura should be the same.