> we thought it prudent to order a new key from our local Honda
> dealership, as there was only one key supplied with the car. The key
> was obtained from Honda UK and programmed by the dealership, however,
> it refused to start the engine. Honda UK was consulted and they
> suggested that the engine control module was faulty, and the
> dealership swapped in another ECM but the problem persisted. The
> Dealer then obtained another key from Honda, but this one also refuses
> to work. The Dealer now says they cannot afford to investigate further
> and have (reluctantly) returned the £40+ that I had paid for the
> "blank" key. We are now back to square one, and  worried as to what we
> could do if our only key failed or was lost. Grateful for any
> observations. Wayne.