DIY: Flip Key with Lots of Pictures!!! - Page 10

runtohell121 · 02-26-2011, 01:24 AM

^^The used car was cheap. Bought it from a private seller. He only had 1 key which I can live with that since a total cost for the key+program is around $130-$150 if the car is priced right. As long as the price is about the price I'm willing to pay, I don't care if there's only 1 key or not as long as other stuff are still original/stock

dtraill27 · 03-01-2011, 10:41 AM

I got the key in the mail yesterday but haven't found anywhere to cut it yet. I tried two ACE stores by me and they said they did not have the machine for it. I tried two locksmiths and one said their machine was broken and the other wouldn't guarantee it and wanted $45

dtraill27 · 03-01-2011, 03:10 PM

Scratch that. My dealership quoted me at $5 or $10 for the cut. But FML I had the bag that came with the H logo three screws, button, and spring in my coat pocket this morning and when I got to work it was not there. So now all I have is the shell and blank key. Looks like I will have to order another key if I want to do this

venhith · 03-01-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dtraill27

Scratch that. My dealership quoted me at $5 or $10 for the cut. But FML I had the bag that came with the H logo three screws, button, and spring in my coat pocket this morning and when I got to work it was not there. So now all I have is the shell and blank key. Looks like I will have to order another key if I want to do this

LOL. failboat. atleast its a cheap loss. i'd still get the key cut and see if it works b4 ordering a new one.

maximus20895 · 03-01-2011, 03:44 PM

You will find the bag eventually. :/

dtraill27 · 03-01-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by venhith

LOL. failboat. atleast its a cheap loss. i'd still get the key cut and see if it works b4 ordering a new one.

Yeah it blows but I did the rest of the DIY and put it together without the screws. I am going to have the dealership cut the key tonight or tomorrow morning and find out if it works. If it does I'll just order the new one and the hard part is done. I will just need to put the parts in the new key when it comes.

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Originally Posted by maximus20895

You will find the bag eventually. :/

Yeah I wish. I think I dropped it at the first place I went to this morning. So I am going to give them a call to see if anyone found it but I checked my car and apt already and one of the lock places. At least it is only $20. First I have to see if the dealership will really cut it for $5 and if it works.

maximus20895 · 03-01-2011, 05:22 PM

How about asking for the parts you lost?

dtraill27 · 03-01-2011, 07:37 PM

Well the bad luck continues. The dealership actually cut the key for free which was awesome....except it doesn't work. Idk if it is the key or the guy who cut it messed up. The part that is cut is definitely wider than the original key. I can't get it all the way into the ignition or door. It goes in far enough to start beeping that the door is open and key is in ignition as well as light up the dash but it does not go the rest of the way in and I can not get it to turn. Im giving up on the project. Not worth spending $20 again if the key doesn't work.

The part of the DIY about moving the transponder was awesome so props to that it was easy to follow. Looks like I'll settle for the stock key for now.

maximus20895 · 03-01-2011, 08:06 PM

What key did you get? If you got the key from dsp.store it's the guys fault. Stop settling. Ask someone else to re-cut it if the key is wider. Make that guy pay for the key.

venhith · 03-01-2011, 11:24 PM

Ya people that have the machine to cut it should know how to use it. Still not sure how people can not guarantee their work. I'll hopefully find someone to cut the key.

Inland180 · 03-02-2011, 01:34 AM

How much to just make one for me?

maximus20895 · 03-02-2011, 02:13 AM

Make it yourself. You'll be proud that you did it

venhith · 03-02-2011, 11:29 AM

got my key in the mail today. yay. time find a place to cut it

venhith · 03-02-2011, 04:41 PM

Dealer said $19.95 to cut my key. gunna go get that done

venhith · 03-02-2011, 06:27 PM

Honda dealer is fail. It Didnt work after they cut it. Its an auto cutter to so all he does is put first key on and it scans it. Take first Key off put second on and cut. The cut is real close but just off. I'll see if i can find another place to cut it then order another one.

maximus20895 · 03-02-2011, 08:39 PM

Once again, their problem. Make them pay for the key. I don't get why you guys don't grow some balls and standup for yourselves..

drlo22 · 03-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Is this a hit or miss thing? Even dealer have problems duplicating the key. I already ordered the key. I guess I'll try my luck with ace hardware, since the op got his key cut there. Hehehe

***ethlar*** · 03-02-2011, 09:10 PM

if the dealer had issues cutting the key either the guy who was running the machine screwed up or the blank you got exceeded the specs of the normal blank

maximus20895 · 03-02-2011, 09:36 PM

They key shouldn't be a problem. I doubt that it's the key's fault.

venhith · 03-02-2011, 10:04 PM

I tried 3 Honda dealers and no one would guarantee any key cutting unless I buy the key from them. They would not charge for the cut if it didn't work obv. Tried the local ACE but they don't cut those keys. Will have to find someone else.

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02-26-2011, 01:24 AM	#181 (permalink)
runtohell121 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Age: 20 Posts: 1,396	^^The used car was cheap. Bought it from a private seller. He only had 1 key which I can live with that since a total cost for the key+program is around $130-$150 if the car is priced right. As long as the price is about the price I'm willing to pay, I don't care if there's only 1 key or not as long as other stuff are still original/stock

03-01-2011, 10:41 AM	#182 (permalink)
dtraill27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 266 Dave	I got the key in the mail yesterday but haven't found anywhere to cut it yet. I tried two ACE stores by me and they said they did not have the machine for it. I tried two locksmiths and one said their machine was broken and the other wouldn't guarantee it and wanted $45

03-01-2011, 03:10 PM	#183 (permalink)
dtraill27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 266 Dave	Scratch that. My dealership quoted me at $5 or $10 for the cut. But FML I had the bag that came with the H logo three screws, button, and spring in my coat pocket this morning and when I got to work it was not there. So now all I have is the shell and blank key. Looks like I will have to order another key if I want to do this

03-01-2011, 03:44 PM	#185 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	You will find the bag eventually. :/

03-01-2011, 05:22 PM	#187 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	How about asking for the parts you lost?

03-01-2011, 07:37 PM	#188 (permalink)
dtraill27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 266 Dave	Well the bad luck continues. The dealership actually cut the key for free which was awesome....except it doesn't work. Idk if it is the key or the guy who cut it messed up. The part that is cut is definitely wider than the original key. I can't get it all the way into the ignition or door. It goes in far enough to start beeping that the door is open and key is in ignition as well as light up the dash but it does not go the rest of the way in and I can not get it to turn. Im giving up on the project. Not worth spending $20 again if the key doesn't work. The part of the DIY about moving the transponder was awesome so props to that it was easy to follow. Looks like I'll settle for the stock key for now.

03-01-2011, 08:06 PM	#189 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	What key did you get? If you got the key from dsp.store it's the guys fault. Stop settling. Ask someone else to re-cut it if the key is wider. Make that guy pay for the key.

03-01-2011, 11:24 PM	#190 (permalink)
venhith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exit 109 Age: 30 Posts: 6,096 Ry [Ryan #2]	Ya people that have the machine to cut it should know how to use it. Still not sure how people can not guarantee their work. I'll hopefully find someone to cut the key.

03-02-2011, 01:34 AM	#191 (permalink)
Inland180 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverside CA Age: 27 Posts: 107 Daniel	How much to just make one for me?

03-02-2011, 02:13 AM	#192 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	Make it yourself. You'll be proud that you did it

03-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#193 (permalink)
venhith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exit 109 Age: 30 Posts: 6,096 Ry [Ryan #2]	got my key in the mail today. yay. time find a place to cut it

03-02-2011, 04:41 PM	#194 (permalink)
venhith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exit 109 Age: 30 Posts: 6,096 Ry [Ryan #2]	Dealer said $19.95 to cut my key. gunna go get that done

03-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#195 (permalink)
venhith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exit 109 Age: 30 Posts: 6,096 Ry [Ryan #2]	Honda dealer is fail. It Didnt work after they cut it. Its an auto cutter to so all he does is put first key on and it scans it. Take first Key off put second on and cut. The cut is real close but just off. I'll see if i can find another place to cut it then order another one.

03-02-2011, 08:39 PM	#196 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	Once again, their problem. Make them pay for the key. I don't get why you guys don't grow some balls and standup for yourselves..

03-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#197 (permalink)
drlo22 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 657 Lorence	Is this a hit or miss thing? Even dealer have problems duplicating the key. I already ordered the key. I guess I'll try my luck with ace hardware, since the op got his key cut there. Hehehe

03-02-2011, 09:10 PM	#198 (permalink)
*ethlar* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18,717	if the dealer had issues cutting the key either the guy who was running the machine screwed up or the blank you got exceeded the specs of the normal blank

03-02-2011, 09:36 PM	#199 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 24 Posts: 7,356 Max	They key shouldn't be a problem. I doubt that it's the key's fault.

03-02-2011, 10:04 PM	#200 (permalink)
venhith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exit 109 Age: 30 Posts: 6,096 Ry [Ryan #2]	I tried 3 Honda dealers and no one would guarantee any key cutting unless I buy the key from them. They would not charge for the cut if it didn't work obv. Tried the local ACE but they don't cut those keys. Will have to find someone else.

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