Having a new key made, whats the process?
Can I buy a key somewhere online and take it somewhere to be made? I assume our keys have immobilizersin them?
I looked on hondaautomotiveparts.com, but no luck. Do I need to visit my honda dealership to have it made, if so, what does it cost? I would "like" to have an s2000 key, just like the original one, I'm sure my Honda dealership has a few laying around? |
I believe our keys have the "immobilization" you're talking about.
If you want the S2000 logo key, expect to pay 200-300 for it. The generic Honda key is a lot cheaper [obviously] but everybody will assume you drive a Civic :p . Since you got your car used, if it's from another dealership, ask them to foot the bill for the extra key since they're supposed to give you two. |
Take the key you have to the dealer. They have a machine that they put your key in one slot and the new key in the other slot and it copies the code to the new key. They charged me $25 including the key.
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The key has the immobilizer chip built in. When I had a key made at the dealer they informed me that there are 2 styles available: 1 for $25 and 1 for $150 which is the metallic sided upgrade key. Seeing I already had the upgrade key I couldn't see spending $150 for a new one. I know some lock smiths now are advertising that they can supply programmable keys for much less so you might want to check around. Good Luck.
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You can buy the "nice" key for around 120.00 online. Some dealers will cut it and program it for free, but expect to pay around 50 bucks for this.
35111-S2A-306 KEY, BLANK (MAIN)(IMMOBILIZER) 2005 S2000 119.02 Qty http://www.collegehillshondaparts.com/ |
I had same problem with my 06, only one key. The dealer wanted something like 180 for the key and another 70 to program it. I would rather spend the $250 on mods than keys.
Solution. Since my main need for the extra key was in case I accidentally lock them in the car or trunk, I had the dealer cut two dummy keys that only open the doors and trunk. I keep one at home and have the other hidden under the car. Total cost was less than $10. |
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