Lost original key to Honda Odyssey with keyless entry remote starter

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?

 

What year is your Odyssey?

 

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

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

Sure can!

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.

 

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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'

 

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.