wow these guys are total geniuses, can't say enough good things about them.
now i can use $6 ebay keys instead of shoveling big bucks at the stealership.
took about a week to get it back after mailing it in.

"This is our one-of-a-kind ECU immobilizer removal service. Many Honda / Acura late model ECU's have a built in immobilizer system that prevents the car from starting if not used in combination with the correct immobilizer ring (goes around the ignition lock), and a coded key that is programmed to match the ECU's immobilizer.

We have developed a method to properly remove the immobilizer system from within your ECU safely, without any check engine light codes, and while retaining full OBD2 operation for street legal/smog legal applications. This is an excellent option for those with engine swaps who would like to run the correct stock ECU for their engine, but are hindered by the ECU's immobilizer. This can also be used as a method to avoid paying your Honda or Acura dealer's fees to reprogram your immobilizer system any time you replace lost keys.

more here:

https://www.hamotorsports.com/collec...emoval-service