honda keys 2003

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

tgs

 

That's a lot. Do these keys have a remote transmitter built into them?

New keys without a remote transmitter should cost $25-$35. That would
include the key, duplicating it, and duplicating the anti-theft code
from your original key into the new key.

Do you have a breakdown of exactly what parts of the new key add up to
$65? Is this US$65 or CAN$65? Shoot, even CAN$65 translates to US$47,
which is still too much.

Try another dealer.

 

It is probably because they are laser cut.

 

Locksmiths have these key blanks and can program them. Price around.

Norm

 

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!

 

I stand corrected on this. There is no aftermarket key for the Accord, I
guess because the remote is built into it. There are aftermarket keys
for the Element, CRV, Civic and Odyssey.

Norm

 

Oh, you can get a Honda key without the remote built into it. No
problem. But it's a laser cut key, not able to be duplicated in the
traditional fashion. Probably the only source of key blanks is Honda,
which means Honda dealers.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

they aren't laser cut. they are cut with an end mill. i've cut
them. They are expensive though.
as for the guy talking about security. locks are to keep honest
people honest, not to keep real criminals out. if i get your vin
number i can start your car.
Chip

 

Yes, and imagine my delight when I realized-- too late-- that those
pants I just threw into the wash had my key and automatic lock/unlock
controller in them.

Good news. My controller worked like a charm right after a wash. I got
it before the dryer, though.

Regular cycle, detergent, no chlorine bleach. <g>

 

that will be great until you end up like my grandmother, she left her key in
the cup holder and took the remote with her, and went in to a store, then
came back and the battery was dead and wouldnt unlock it haha.... she had to
go in and buy another battery