Honda Key Replacement Houston Texas

14-09-2021 - Hello. Did you broken or misplaced the key to your Honda? Do you want to copy high sec, fob remote or transponder key? Scouting for a convenience and economical key replacement services?

Excellent news

Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Honda keys replacement. Call for immediate assistance, free estimate and scheduling. Our expert mobile car locksmith come to you to copy or replace your lost keys on-site.

Furthermore, we can solve all your Honda key, locks and ignition concerns.

Does Honda use transponder keys?

Honda started using transponder keys with the Honda Prelude 1996. Since 2002 all other Honda models adopt transponder keys.

In 2003 all Honda 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.

What is a Honda transponder key used for?

Honda transponder keys mainly used as a vehicle anti-theft technology. Together with the immobilizer, transponders helps protecting your Honda 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.

How does Honda immobilizer works?

Honda imobilizer prevent the engine from starting unless a privileged key applied! different generations of immobilisers displayed for different years. Each have different applying rules.

The immobilized system components includes the keys, the instrument cluster and the auto computer system. When a chipped key inserted into the ignition key hole, the chip lights up. Then it transmits a radio-frequency signal back to the motor vehicle ECU.

If the signal corresponds to the code in the motor vehicle computer, the car engine will burst. Otherwise, the fuel consumption 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.

Can I program a transponder key myself?

Some older Honda models have an onboard interface to program a duplicate key. However in most cases a dedicated programmer required to make keys.

This modernized Honda 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.

How do I know if I have a transponder key?

Following are the list of Honda models that use transponders:

• Honda Pilot 2003+
• Honda Ridgeline 2006+
• Honda Prelude 1997-02
• Honda Civic 2001+
• Honda CR-Z 2011+
• Honda HR-V 2002+
• Honda Insight 2000+
• Honda CR-V 2002+
• Honda Fit 2007+
• Honda Accord 1998+
• Honda S2000 2000-05
• Honda Element 2003-11
• Honda Odyssey 1998+
• Honda Crosstour 2010+

How to duplicate Honda keys and remotes?

First generation Honda 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 Honda 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:

Honda key made by VIN

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.

Honda key cloning

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.

Lost/stolen key replacement! What to do?

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 Honda 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: For Honda Prelude 1997 and up the immobiliser module need to be re-flashed. This is a service unique to only few specific locksmiths.

My Honda ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much is a replacement Honda key?

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 state of the lock and the computer in the vehicle.
• The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
• The type of key that you would like to have.
• The chip configuration.

The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.

How long does it takes to make a key?

Our emergency mobile car locksmith are ready 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Ready to handle all your Honda locks and ignition problems. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our service truck is utterly provided with advanced 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 great pride in yielding a low-cost price and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Honda expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. honda.com
2. wikipedia - Smart Entry System
3. Honda tech - The leading unofficial Honda and Acura technical resource site.
4. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

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