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Have you broken or misplaced the key to your Acura? Do you wish to duplicate smart-key, transponder key or laser cut? Searching for a convenience and competitive keys replacement services?
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Furthermore, we can solve all your Acura key, locks and ignition malfunctions.
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Acura started using transponder keys with the Acura RL 1996 and from 2001 all other models adopt transponder keys.
In 2003 all Acura vehicles switched to a sidewinder type keys. The sidewinder is a laser cut key and use encrypted data in the transponder chip.
Since 2007 few models use proximity fobs (Keyless Access System) as either standard or optional equipment. The keyless entry device contain a transponder chip that works with a battery.
Acura transponder keys mainly used as a vehicle anti-theft technology. Together with the immobilizer, transponders helps protecting your Acura vehicle from unauthorized access.
The immobilizer initialized to recognize each key by a programmable code. When a key with unmatched code turned in the ignition, the vehicle becomes immobilized. The fuel-pump will shut down and will not start for a few minutes.
Acura imobilizer restrict the engine from kindling unless a privileged key employed! distinct generations of immobilisers produced for different years. Each have distinct utilizing rules.
The immobilized system feature the keys, the control board and the vehicle's computer. When a digital key slides into the ignition key-pit, the chip wakes up. Then it transfers an RF signal back to the vehicle ECU.
If the signal matches the code in the car's computer, the car engine will light up. Otherwise, the fuel system block and the car will not start.
The immobilizer has nothing to do with the opening/closing of the doors, the alarm or the trunk.
Some older Acura models have an onboard interface to program a duplicate key. However in most cases a dedicated programmer required to make keys.
This modernized Acura transponder keys do make everyday life more convenient driving a vehicle. Closing and unlocking the doors and trunk, finding the vehicle by a horn sound in a big parking lot and many more.
With electronic key-lock, losing or breaking your key have a different price tag and process. Not only the higher price, but the process is totally different. For the key to start the vehicle, it has to be programmed to the car. This means that to make a key the vehicle has to be present.
Following are the list of Acura models that use transponders:
First generation Acura electronic keys (1996-2002) duplicated by a very economical cloning process. Cloning was done by the dealer or a locksmith with car key cutting machine and programmer. Owner can program a duplicate key using onboard programming procedure.
In 2003 Acura switched to an sidewinder keys with encrypted transponder chip. With sidewinder, duplicate key made requires diagnostic equipment from a dealer or a locksmith. When duplicating a sidewinder key, all previous keys must present.
If you have at least one functional key, you have 2 options to get a copy:
Your vehicle computer contains a special key-code saved by the manufacturer with the VIN. The key-code contain information designated for the cuts in the key. Using the VIN and a proof of ownership, a licensed locksmith or the dealer can originate a new key.
Cloning is copying the key cut and program data onto a new transponder blank. Using dedicated cutters and programmers the key cut and programmed to match the original.
In the case of losing all your keys, the vehicle computer is reprogrammed to accept a new key and reject the old one. This provide a security measurement assuring the disabling of the old/lost/stolen key.
Reprogramming interface and tools are available only to the Acura dealer or to a licensed locksmith. This means that the car towed to the dealer or a mobile locksmith will have to come out to the site of where the car is at.
Exception: Acura RL 1996-2004 and the Acura NSX 1997-2005 With these models, the immobiliser module need to be re-flashed. This is a service unique to only few specific locksmiths.
There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Car Lockout | $60-$120 |
| Locked keys in trunk | $60-$190 |
| Door lock rekey/repair/change | $160-$280 |
| Lost key replacement | $120-$200 |
| Duplicate car key | $100-$180 |
| Remote/Flip keys | $200-$300 |
| Keyless entry device | $220-$320 |
| Ignition repair | $110-$180 |
| Key extraction | $80-$130 |
| Ignition replacement | $160-$280 |
| ECU re-flash | $225-$285 |
* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor.
Final price depends on:
The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.
Our emergency mobile car lock-smith are on a line of duty 24 hours 7 days a week 3-hundred and sixty-five days a year. Ready to handle all your Acura keys and locks burdens. We usually arrive at customer location fast.
Our workshop van is entirely equipped to the brim with current diagnostic, cutting and programming equipage able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle in most cases done same day.
We take pride in granting a modest price cost and reliable services. Give us a call at (832)408-0006 for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Acura expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.
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