Lost original key to Honda Odyssey with keyless entry remote starter

[arguetaf]

What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with the remote and then insert the valet key. This is the only way to start the car but I have run out of battery for the remote twice and had to walk to a store to find a battery in order to start the car. I have four small children and can't afford for this to happen. I went to the dealer today again a different mind you and they told me that since the alarm system is not a Honda installed a alarm it's gonna cost more than $180.00 for a new key and they don't guarantee that the new key will work. Can this be true? Can't I just buy a transponder key online and program it myself?

 

[Onblsht]

What year is your Odyssey?

 

[Seth]

What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with the remote and then insert the valet key. This is the only way to start the car but I have run out of battery for the remote twice and had to walk to a store to find a battery in order to start the car. I

AT least with this method you can get it to the dealership without it being towed.

have four small children and can't afford for this to happen. I went to the dealer today again a different mind you and they told me that since the alarm system is not a Honda installed a alarm it's gonna cost more than $180.00 for a new key and they don't guarantee that the new key will work.

What brand is the alarm/remote starter? Check the web or yellow pages for someone who deals with that brand.

Can this be true?

Sure can!

Can't I just buy a transponder
key online and program it myself?

Make sure you buy the right one. Then you need the make and model of the system to be able to obtain programming instructions. Each system is different.

 

[motsco_]

What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with the remote and then insert the valet key. This is the only way to start the car but I have run out of battery for the remote twice and had to walk to a store to find a battery in order to start the car. I have four small children and can't afford for this to happen. I went to the dealer today again a different mind you and they told me that since the alarm system is not a Honda installed a alarm it's gonna cost more than $180.00 for a new key and they don't guarantee that the new key will work. Can this be true? Can't I just buy a transponder key online and program it myself?

I know it's Psychic Wednesday, but help us out. What's the year / model of the odyssey, and where did the FIRST key go (it should have come with THREE) at least in the North American market. Check the owner's manual if you aren't sure.

I'm guessing your alarm installer took it away from you and installed it under the dash (totally bypassing your immobilizer system).

'Curly'

 

[AZ Nomad]

What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with

If you live within driving distance of a city of more than a million people, call a locksmith. The more sophisticated ones have the software and blanks to make you a key. Just be prepared to prove that you have stolen the vehicle and you'll be good to go.