Re: New keys & locks for 97 Honda Accord = new immobiliser?
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> "Al Reynolds" <ajr-news@bat400.com> wrote in message
> news:TxFFk.135$my.122@newsfe12.ams2...
>> Hi,
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>> I have a 97 Honda Accord Aerodeck (Wagon) and one of the keys was in
>> my bag which was stolen. Unfortunately my address was on my driving
>> licence which was also in the bag, and it's also possible that the
>> person who stole the bag knows me and knows which is my car. As such
>> I probably need to get the locks changed.
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>> I still have the original red programming key, plus one black key and
>> one grey (valet) key.
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>> My question is: how much do I actually need to get changed?
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>> I was hoping that I would be able to get a new set of keys and locks
>> (1 ignition, 1 boot, 2 doors + 1 glovebox) and then train the new
>> keys to the car, but I don't know if a new set of keys and locks can
>> be trained to the immobiliser which is already in the car? Is it
>> possible that I might need a new immobiliser unit as well?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Al Reynolds
>>
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relocated idiot top poster's comments...
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:x0QFk.2518$Ws1.626@nlpi064.nbdc.sbc.com:
> All you need to do is reprogram the immobilizer with the keys you
> have. The old key will not then start the car. I would forget worrying
> about your keys and start warring about identity threat as with your
> drivers license he can steal a lot more...
yes;he now knows where you live,and possibly has your house keys,too.
And don't forget any garage door openers;that's an EASY way into someone's
house,as they can close the garage door after entry,and have lots of time
to work on an inner door unseen by neighbors.
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Jim Yanik
jyanik
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kua.net
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