DC5 new key

[randalln]

Hey guys,

I'm in need of a second key (and preferably remote) for my 02 DC5. Called up Honda in Warrick Farm and they quoted me the following:


$70 blank key
$20 (non honda) - coz I need to go to a locksmith to get it cut
$203 for a remote
$110 to get the key + remote programmed


TOTAL: $403 rip off

So I was wondering, is it true that they gotta 'program' the key? I thought it was just the remote. And also - do I have any other options for the new remote?



Thanks.

[destrukshn]

true that they gotta reprogram the key.

[randalln]

dam honda!

[vippy84]

reprogram the key for the immobiliser to suit ECU

[45SET]

Well I guess I know where my "k-rudd" money is going...

sigh...

[DC5.Raven]

atleast u can program the remote yourself.

btw ive got a new remote lying around. was meant to be a spare for my previous car but sold the car already.

pm me if ur interested

[ilude_94]

price sounds about right, i got a quote at Honda for just the key and it was gonna be round the $100 mark... bit pricey, but if you're prone to losing stuff, its worth it!

[jzdhgkd]

Well i don't know about another remote,
But i got a spare key +program in cabra for about $60

The locksmith near the station, very close to the day and night pharmacy

[randalln]

oh serious I'll get my key programmed there then - so the locksmith programmed it for u too?

[air23box]

There is a computer chip build in the key thats why you need to get it program and I dun think a local lock smith can do that for you unless your car dun run immoboliser.

[jzdhgkd]

Hmmm... well I'm not sure but when I leave my car unlocked for about 30 seconds or so and i stick in the original key, no lights come up on my dash and i can't crank the engine until i press the button on my alarm fob... that's the immobiliser right?

If so then yeah! It may sound very dodgy by that guy in cab did indeed program my key and all!

If not then :S i'd better get that sorted out soon lol