Honda key blanks....

#11

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop (AT) nastydesigns (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

In article <KfqdnfuwD8M1213cRVn-iA (AT) sedona (DOT) net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull (AT) cybertrails (DOT) com> wrote:

But the car has to be
programmed to accept the key as a valid electronic key when you use it to
start the car. Don't know about late model Hondas, but with our 2002
Toyota
(Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is guaranteed to make you
feel
foolish and to make bystanders point and stare:
http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.

That's pretty much how the Hondas handle programming the system for new
remote transmitters, but the keys are encoded by a special machine.
Dealers have the machine; all it takes is one of your original keys.
They can cut another one and have the transponder code transferred into
the new key, no problem.

With the Honda system, there's no issue of "too many keys for the system
to keep track of". You can make as many keys as you like, since they're
all duplicates, right down to the transponder encoding.

Ah, so it is actually the key that is programmed. I like that idea better.

Mike

#12

How about your local dealer? You can even try an Isuzu dealer. The price
should be maybe $5 to $10. max.
Howard
"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
like
$80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!

Aaron

#13

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

Quote:

In article <KfqdnfuwD8M1213cRVn-iA (AT) sedona (DOT) net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull (AT) cybertrails (DOT) com> wrote:

But the car has to be
programmed to accept the key as a valid electronic key when you use
it to start the car. Don't know about late model Hondas, but with
our 2002 Toyota (Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is
guaranteed to make you feel foolish and to make bystanders point and
stare: http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.

That's pretty much how the Hondas handle programming the system for
new remote transmitters, but the keys are encoded by a special
machine. Dealers have the machine; all it takes is one of your
original keys. They can cut another one and have the transponder code
transferred into the new key, no problem.

With the Honda system, there's no issue of "too many keys for the
system to keep track of". You can make as many keys as you like,
since they're all duplicates, right down to the transponder encoding.

I believe you can also get a new programmed key with the VIN from Honda.

#14

On 12/15/04 9:45 AM, in article f_Yvd.80303$6f6.19720@edtnps89, "slider"
<daroy (AT) hfx (DOT) eastlink.ca> wrote:

Quote:

got one done 2 months ago at a Halifax Nova Scotia dealership.I got the key
from e-bay for 15.00 and Honda programmed it for 14.00 taxes in.

"Brian Smith" <Halifax (AT) NovaScotia (DOT) Canada> wrote in message
news

tWvd.80251$6f6.1321 (AT) edtnps89 (DOT) ..

"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:10rvm2hadriqi31 (AT) corp (DOT) supernews.com...
Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
like
$80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!

At a Honda Dealership.

I got spares for my '95 & '96 cars at Home Depot for $2. I don't know of any

'95s that have the special expensive keys. That came a few years later.

#15

"Brian Smith" <Halifax (AT) NovaScotia (DOT) Canada> wrote

Quote:

"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:10rvm2hadriqi31 (AT) corp (DOT) supernews.com...
Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
like
$80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!

At a Honda Dealership.

Thank you for the obvious answer.

My nearest Honda dealership is about 150 miles away, round trip. I was
hoping for something a little more "local", like the Internet,

.

Aaron

#16

The Internet is more "local" than my dealership. But thanks.

Aaron

"Howie" <howardh (AT) nospam-cybrstar (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

How about your local dealer? You can even try an Isuzu dealer. The price
should be maybe $5 to $10. max.
Howard
"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:10rvm2hadriqi31 (AT) corp (DOT) supernews.com...
Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
like
$80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!

Aaron

#17

Abeness wrote:

Quote:

Michael Pardee wrote:

(Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is guaranteed to make you
feel foolish and to make bystanders point and stare:
http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.

You gotta be kidding. That's pretty ridiculous, all right.

All that's missing is the "May I?" question.

#18

"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Thank you for the obvious answer.

My nearest Honda dealership is about 150 miles away, round trip. I was
hoping for something a little more "local", like the Internet,

.

You said you didn't like the price on the Internet (that's how I read what
you typed). Going to the dealership here was considerably less than the
price you mentioned, that's why I suggested a dealership. I wasn't trying to
come off as being sarcastic.

Brian

#19

In article <DtWvd.80251$6f6.1321@edtnps89>,
Brian Smith <Halifax (AT) Novascotia (DOT) Canada> wrote:

Quote:

"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:10rvm2hadriqi31 (AT) corp (DOT) supernews.com...
Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
like
$80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!

At a Honda Dealership.

Cost is about $10.00 US for an OEM-replica key blank. Take it to a good
(i.e., bonded and certified) locksmith to get the key cut. That will
cost about another $4.00 for each key. Don't take the blank to a UPS
store or the corner hardware store. Those guys probably don't have
the skills to cut keys correctly. Incorrect cutting could destroy
your locks/ignition switch.

Andy

#20

"ajpdla" <ajpdla (AT) pacifier (DOT) com> wrote

"Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't know
the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport."
Your 1995 Passport DOES NOT use an electronic transponder key. Any dealer
(Honda or Isuzu) should be able to cut you a key for under $10. Your Honda
dealer can do it by VIN number if you don't have a spare.

"I believe you can also get a new programmed key with the VIN from Honda."
You can not program a transponder key with a VIN number, but you can get a
code to cut the key with a VIN.

"I do believe that there may be some sort of serial number on the computer
module that may be of use in getting another key blank."
No, not correct.

"Your selling dealer keeps the radio code. It is associated with the VIN in
case service has to be done, or so you can get it from them if you need it,"
Only the smart dealers do that. There is no requirement for that, other than
making life easier for themselves when working on your car, or providing a
customer service.

"In 1995, Honda wasn't using immobilizer style ignition keys in the
Odyssey,"
Correct!

Howard

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