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A Replacement key ?

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rcatterall - 18 Oct 2004 01:34 GMT
I've a 03 CR - V LX

I want to buy another key but the dealers want around $90 for them !  I have
a key presently just want a spare so I can have a key in ignition and lock
doors when I tow behind my motorhome.
Any other choices ?
Jason - 18 Oct 2004 02:14 GMT
> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>
> I want to buy another key but the dealers want around $90 for them !  I have
> a key presently just want a spare so I can have a key in ignition and lock
> doors when I tow behind my motorhome.
> Any other choices ?

I had the same problem. I went to a store that specializes in keys and was
told that I had to buy it from the Honda dealership since there was a
computer chip under the plastic. He said that if he made me a key, that my
car would not start since it did NOT have the necessary computer chip.

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michael - 18 Oct 2004 03:18 GMT
> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>
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>
> You can have a key made at a locksmith, but only to open door. You need
the computer chip key from dealer to start car
E. Meyer - 18 Oct 2004 15:06 GMT
On 10/17/04 9:18 PM, in article aKFcd.81900$Ot3.13673@twister.nyc.rr.com,

>> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>>
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>> You can have a key made at a locksmith, but only to open door. You need
> the computer chip key from dealer to start car

Ever since my daughter drove off with my keys in her pocket stranding me at
a gas station 200 miles from home,  I carry a spare from Home Depot ($2)
that will open the doors.  It won't start the car, but I leave the valet key
hidden in the car for that purpose.
aljudy - 18 Oct 2004 16:01 GMT
Thanks for sharing this tip!  What a nice way to solve the high price of
getting another key made: hide this inexpensive key outside and keep the
driving key inside!   Al

> Ever since my daughter drove off with my keys in her pocket stranding me at
> a gas station 200 miles from home,  I carry a spare from Home Depot ($2)
> that will open the doors.  It won't start the car, but I leave the valet key
> hidden in the car for that purpose.
L Alpert - 19 Oct 2004 02:21 GMT
>> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>> need
> the computer chip key from dealer to start car

http://www.streetkeys.com/products/default.asp

Dealer charges an arm and a leg to program the keys (mine wanted $40 for the
key and $100 to program it, though the cost is the same to program 1, 2, 3
or more).  If you have an existing one, the guys above, I got with
programming for about $60 for a 2001 accord.

The laser cut keys with the remotes in them may be different. Separate
remotes for the doors and trunk can be had on ebay and are easy to program.

Make sure these guys above have someone local to you to program the keys
before you buy.....
Brian Smith - 18 Oct 2004 05:18 GMT
> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>
> I want to buy another key but the dealers want around $90 for them !  I have
> a key presently just want a spare so I can have a key in ignition and lock
> doors when I tow behind my motorhome.
> Any other choices ?

To do that, all you need to do is to have a key cut. You don't need the chip
programmed, the dealer should do that for you for the regular charge of
cutting the key.

Brian
slider - 18 Oct 2004 10:33 GMT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=792864774
2&category=40016

> > I've a 03 CR - V LX
> >
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>
> Brian
Woody - 18 Oct 2004 15:19 GMT
You not only need the key with the chip cut it also has to be programmed in
the car along with all other keys. Try several other dealers. You may find
one cheaper...

> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>
> I want to buy another key but the dealers want around $90 for them !  I
> have a key presently just want a spare so I can have a key in ignition and
> lock doors when I tow behind my motorhome.
> Any other choices ?
Norman Koller - 18 Oct 2004 16:39 GMT
You're key is definitely available at locksmiths who do automotive work.
It should not cost $90, substantially less. It also can be cloned
outside of the car, there is a machine that reads the programming of the
 original key and copies it to the new key.

The other responders were correct in that to simply open the doors, you
don't need a programmable key, only a plain metal key. Since your key is
a sidewinder, I believe the aftermarket Ilco key might be the only choice.

Go to a good locksmith, they can service your needs.

Norm

> I've a 03 CR - V LX
>
> I want to buy another key but the dealers want around $90 for them !  I have
> a key presently just want a spare so I can have a key in ignition and lock
> doors when I tow behind my motorhome.
> Any other choices ?
Chip Stein - 19 Oct 2004 03:13 GMT
> You're key is definitely available at locksmiths who do automotive work.
> It should not cost $90, substantially less. It also can be cloned
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Go to a good locksmith, they can service your needs.

  It can only be cloned if it's a t5 key. most dealers don't carry
them because the profit is lost without the labor.
  ask the dealer tu cut you a practice key. it's just a piece of
metal they used to train on the sidewinder machine, no chip, no
plastic.
                               Chip
Norman Koller - 19 Oct 2004 15:36 GMT
>>You're key is definitely available at locksmiths who do automotive work.
>>It should not cost $90, substantially less. It also can be cloned
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> plastic.
>                                 Chip

The T5 key is what is necessary for cloning a new key. Any factory
original key can be cloned. Any locksmith with the machine would
naturally carry the T5 blanks for cloning.

I wouldn't expect a Honda dealer to carry T5 keys since I don't think
Honda makes them, and they don't have cloning machines. But why pay
extra for their programming if the key can be cloned at a locksmith?

Norm
gts - 28 Oct 2004 22:43 GMT
Was bummed after reading this topic, but tried dealers in my area. Found
one that would cut & program a t5 key for $30. Got it today & works
perfectly.

If anyone is in the SF area, the dealer is Walnut Creek Honda (email
parts@walnutcreekhonda.com).
 
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