Dick wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:01:06 -0700, camgere@earthlink.net wrote:
>
>> On Jul 10, 7:44 am, Dick <w...@k7yca.org> wrote:
>>> I know this is far-fetched, but with the newer Accords having a chip
>>> in the key that is read by the ignition before the car can start, what
>>> would it take to be able to locate a lost key by reading the code with
>>> some kind of receiver? I suppose you would somehow have to duplicate
>>> the system in the Accord. Also, the receiver probably has to be very
>>> close to the key. I envision something like a metal detector that you
>>> can use throughout your home to find the elusive key.
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
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>> Put an RFID chip on your keychain and if you are real nice to the
>> green grocery guy he'll let you use his RFID scanner to find your lost
>> keychain. Passive RFID has very limited broadcast range.
>
> Yeah, but what do you do about one that is already lost? :-)
>

Nothing. Actually, you have to go to the dealer and get a new key, and
you have to hope you don't need to get the car re-chipped. A real Honda
dealer will be able to make a new key for you without 'extra costs'.



marco