Honda Car Forum

Norman Koller <normkol@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<LrmdnWijaowzfu7cRVn-tQ@comcast.com>...
> You're key is definitely available at locksmiths who do automotive work.
> It should not cost $90, substantially less. It also can be cloned
> outside of the car, there is a machine that reads the programming of the
> original key and copies it to the new key.
>
> The other responders were correct in that to simply open the doors, you
> don't need a programmable key, only a plain metal key. Since your key is
> a sidewinder, I believe the aftermarket Ilco key might be the only choice.
>
> Go to a good locksmith, they can service your needs.
>

It can only be cloned if it's a t5 key. most dealers don't carry
them because the profit is lost without the labor.
ask the dealer tu cut you a practice key. it's just a piece of
metal they used to train on the sidewinder machine, no chip, no
plastic.
Chip

>>You're key is definitely available at locksmiths who do automotive work.
>>It should not cost $90, substantially less. It also can be cloned
>>outside of the car, there is a machine that reads the programming of the
>> original key and copies it to the new key.
>>
>>The other responders were correct in that to simply open the doors, you
>>don't need a programmable key, only a plain metal key. Since your key is
>>a sidewinder, I believe the aftermarket Ilco key might be the only choice.
>>
>>Go to a good locksmith, they can service your needs.
>>
>
>
> It can only be cloned if it's a t5 key. most dealers don't carry
> them because the profit is lost without the labor.
> ask the dealer tu cut you a practice key. it's just a piece of
> metal they used to train on the sidewinder machine, no chip, no
> plastic.
> Chip

The T5 key is what is necessary for cloning a new key. Any factory
original key can be cloned. Any locksmith with the machine would
naturally carry the T5 blanks for cloning.

I wouldn't expect a Honda dealer to carry T5 keys since I don't think
Honda makes them, and they don't have cloning machines. But why pay
extra for their programming if the key can be cloned at a locksmith?

Norm

Was bummed after reading this topic, but tried dealers in my area. Found
one that would cut & program a t5 key for $30. Got it today & works
perfectly.

If anyone is in the SF area, the dealer is Walnut Creek Honda (email
parts@walnutcreekhonda.com).