arguetaf@cua.edu wrote:
> What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that
> they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key
> costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with
> the remote and then insert the valet key. This is the only way to
> start the car but I have run out of battery for the remote twice and
> had to walk to a store to find a battery in order to start the car. I
> have four small children and can't afford for this to happen. I went
> to the dealer today again a different mind you and they told me that
> since the alarm system is not a Honda installed a alarm it's gonna
> cost more than $180.00 for a new key and they don't guarantee that the
> new key will work. Can this be true? Can't I just buy a transponder
> key online and program it myself?
>
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I know it's Psychic Wednesday, but help us out. What's the year / model
of the odyssey, and where did the FIRST key go (it should have come with
THREE) at least in the North American market. Check the owner's manual
if you aren't sure.

I'm guessing your alarm installer took it away from you and installed it
under the dash (totally bypassing your immobilizer system).


'Curly'