haydenm315 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I have a 2003 Honda Accord with the transponder chip mounted in the key. The key broke away from the housing so I bought a new housing off ebay and moved the transponder and key module to the blank. My wife took the key to get cut and it didn't turn the ignition. I have successfully replaced one key using the above technique, however the last attempt failed. I need to find out if the transponder is damaged or they just plain cut the key wrong. I've read that the key will turn in the ignition even if the chip isn't present. What's the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 the key will turn, but the car wont turn on. hm, thought you could only go back to the dealer and get another key with an immobilizer in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenm315 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I went to honda today with my key blank. I got jockied around between parts and service. I told them I would take care of the immobilizer key and they cut me a key. I have another question. If I try to start the car with a key that has the incorrect mobilizer, is there a crazy protection mechanism that will render the car unstartable even with the correct key? I'm probably being paranoid, but the guy didn't seem very nice at the parts counter. After I explained my situation with the bad machine at the other place and them having my old immobilizer chip, he ended up cutting me a key without charging. He said he wasn't able to charge for that kind of service. He said something when I was leaving about how I should remember things are cheaper on the internet. I couldn't tell if he was being sincere or smart. Now I am paranoid that using a key with the incorrect chip in it will disable my car, leaving me stranded. Could somebody assure me that using a key with the wrong transponder won't do bad things to my car besides not start it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 the keys cut is just like its always been. just to turn the tumbler. is they key does not emit the right rfid , than the car will just turn over forever and not start. but it will turn over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenm315 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I understand the cut is soley for turning the tumber as in conventional systems. I'm concerned that having the incorrect immobilizer key will roll the code and prevent ANY of my keys from working without a reprogram and dishing out loot I don't really want to. If the tumbler turns, and the chip code doesn't match what is stored in the car, will the security system prevent any key from starting the car without a reprogram? I really wouldn't put it past honda to advertise this as a security feature, when it's just another way for them to collect money for you. Could somebody confirm that I will/won't brick the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I think your a bit paranoid as having the wrong transponder with a correct cut, will just be like having a key without the transponder at all. It should not lock you out after you or someone else tried to start your car with the wrong transponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenm315 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I hope I'm being paranoid. I found this on the internet. The snyd remark of the parts tech about a cheaper deal on the net and this post worry me about using a key with a chip not programmed for the car. Question I recently came out to my 2004 Honda Civic and unlocked the doors with the keyfob, but when I put the key in the ignition all the lights on the dashboard began flickering and the immobilization system light began flashing. I tried several times to remove it and repeat the process and even changed the battery in the keyfob to no avail. It is now sitting in a parking lot 30 miles away unable to be started. Is there anyway to disarm the immobilization system manually? Answer Wish there was a way, but no, you will need to conact a Honda dealer near where you parked the car, and have it towed in for reprograming of the transponder chip in the key. How you lost the transponder programming would hinge on the circumstance of the car. Power loss can do it. A theft attempt too (wrong key was inserted and bumped the codes.) In any case, Honda needs to inspect and reset. Sorry, but can't throw any sunshine down on this one for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenm315 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 I think your a bit paranoid as having the wrong transponder with a correct cut, will just be like having a key without the transponder at all. It should not lock you out after you or someone else tried to start your car with the wrong transponder. I had the chip moved from the blank they screwed up into the blank they replaced it with. Despite all the skepticism and evil looks from honda and the key place, the key works so all is well. No programming needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 How come they didn't give you a blank one to program yourself? If you have a blank one and one that's programmed, you can program the blank one using the programmed one! I did this for a Buick...rfid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Actually, I think Honda keys have to be programmed at the dealer...cause they have a program that talks to the car to register the key to the car then programs the key to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I see...Honda is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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