Replacement key for FD

[pitiek]

Hi all,
I would like to pick your brains a bit here. I lost one of my FD keys a few months ago and I want to know if anyone knows how to get a replacement key.
I couldn't find the little tag that came with the keys so is there any other way to figure out the code?
I found a few uncut honda keys on ebay but I don't know if they will work with my FD without the immobiliser code and they do not come with the remote part.

Any help would be appreciated..:D

[curtis265]

Unfortunately i think it's a case of going to the dealership :(

[pitiek]

Do you know how much the cost is to get a replacement key from a dealer?
This don't worry me much, having one key... but does anyone have any issue with selling a car that only have one set of key?

[curtis265]

Not sure of the cost but be prepared for a lot :( Try call around and ask anyway.

A lot of people tend to sell cars with one key only. i have no clue why

[Stig]

300-400 me thinks for replacement key, the key itself isnt expensive, its just programming the chip

[DuffyFD]

It's really not an expensive procedure to perform for them, it's just an another avenue for the dealer to rape your wallet

[acurabot]

if you have a working key that is already programmed, it will be cheaper. They pretty much just do a copy and paste onto your new key. But if the remote or battery is dead on your current key, they're going to need to re-programme everything which will cost more. That's my experience with my dad's camry anyway. I dont think Honda will be too much different?

[ebidner]

haha something honda dealers excel at. they should make it a performance criteria :P

[pitiek]

Would I be able to purchase one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-05-06-07-08-HONDA-RIDGELINE-RT-RTS-RTL-KEY-REMOTE-/110551549450?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item19bd62c60a

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2007-2008-Honda-CRV-CR-V-Remote-Key-3bt-/310298123805?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483f359e1d

Get my local locksmith to cut it and perform the programming my self?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe5-hG4tlk4

[DuffyFD]

that won't work.

Buy a key over the net, that's fine, get the key cut locally, and for the programming of the transponder to the immobiliser, you'll need your dealer

[evolution]

This thread might help.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?135758-where-to-cut-keys-amp-reprogram-remote-for-euro-in-Perth