i bought a new civic 2003. i almost fainted when i found out two new
keys were going to cost 130 $

tgs

It is probably because they are laser cut.



"Boot Sie" <BOOTSIE (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote

Boot Sie wrote:

Norm

Jim wrote:
Sounds as though keys have become a new profit center for the dealers.

I was told that new keys for my 03 Accord would be about $200. They
have the transmitter built into the key. I don't need more than the
two provided with the car (plus a valet key). The salesperson was just
warning me to try not to lose or destroy one!


On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 17:18:48 -0600 (MDT), BOOTSIE (AT) webtv (DOT) net (Boot Sie)
wrote:

Norman Koller wrote:
guess because the remote is built into it. There are aftermarket keys
for the Element, CRV, Civic and Odyssey.

Norm

I know it adds to the cost, but I do like the remote in the key. I'm
so tired of those extra fobs or the bulky folding key and remote that
my Passat uses. I take it you can get a non-remote key made. That
would be like the valet key only of course with the full key cut.

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 15:22:23 -0400, Norman Koller <normkol (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>
wrote:

I like the fob and key separate so I can give the wife one or the other when
we're out so whoever is done first can still get back in the car. We do this
and don't have to carry two sets of keys w/ us. I also used the fob to leave
the key in the ignition so I could leave it in accessory so I could charge
my cell phone as the 12v outlet is only hot when the key is on for some
stupid reason so my phone never charges fully. Just my two cents.
Jim

"TL" <tlehman (AT) visi (DOT) com> wrote

Yes, I leave the key in the car so the cell phone will charge because the
12v only comes on when the key is on assy mode for some silly reason I'm
sure. Old cars it was always hot so you could use it w/o the key. I don't do
this in any area where it's unsafe. At work sometimes where just to get on
campus is a circus and then there's cameras and people around and everyone
knows my car - close knit. The other place is at home. We live in a safe
neighborhood (I know - no neighborhood is 100% safe). I'm considered secure
by some neighbors standards. We all still leave doors open and unlocked -
garage up when not around w/ tools - bikes etc in them etc. Lots leave their
car windows down and keys on daily so they'd get their cars first.
Jim

"TL" <tlehman (AT) visi (DOT) com> wrote

That neighborhood practice of leaving doors open and/or unlocked will
stop real quick right after you or one of your neighbors gets robbed,
raped or killed...too bad you all have to wait for something like that
to happen before your wise up re: security.

Criminals are everywhere nowadays, even in formerly "safe" rural
areas.

Good luck, because that seems to be all you're counting on...I prefer
my model 1911.

John D.




"Jim" <jkc84@optonline(unspam).net> wrote