RDX flip key - Page 26

av911 · 09-08-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyeskel

Looking to do the same thing. I have a 07/08 rdx key, with two buttons. How do i go about getting it programmed? Thanks

Reading the thread FTMFW!

DAvidLX · 09-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av911

1. Buy '07-'08 MDX key.
2. Unlink MDX key by pressing and holding the lock and unlock button until it starts blinking 3 times.
3. Have it CUT, PROGRAM IMMOBILIZER, PROGRAM KEYLESS.

As of right now, the folks that got it to work has an '07 Civic.

Do I have to take it to the dealership and have them program the immobolizer? Or is there a way to just do it at home? Thats the only part that is confusing me.

fa1 · 09-11-2008, 02:44 AM

You need the dealer to program it with their hds. If you could do it at home, it would defeat the purpose.

DAvidLX · 09-11-2008, 04:55 PM

So if there programming it with their HDS..do they need to reset everything? Or just a few clicks here and there and it would be done? Also I lost the little tag that came with the key, is there a way for them to do it without that little tag?

blackdragoon · 09-11-2008, 06:14 PM

It takes them 5-10 minutes to program a new key.
And they need that tag because the code on it tells the key-cutting machine how to cut the key.

I think they can look it up based on your VIN too. That's what happened to me since my dealer just wrote the code on the back of a business card (which I had temporarily misplaced) rather than giving me the tag

av911 · 09-11-2008, 07:45 PM

I don't know what code or tag you're talking about, I never needed it to have my dealership program my keys.

**NBPRudy** · 09-12-2008, 09:09 AM

The tag is for the key code to cut the key...has nothing to do with programming!

***Zeuceone*** · 09-12-2008, 10:43 AM

DAvidLX · 09-12-2008, 03:18 PM

oops lol let me rephrase that... if i lost that tag that came with the keys...is there a way for them to cut the key without it?

k20MaNiAc · 09-12-2008, 03:25 PM

is there a diy available for our civic key.. i know its gotta be in the thread but im not going through 26 pages to find it...

**NBPRudy** · 09-12-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAvidLX

oops lol let me rephrase that... if i lost that tag that came with the keys...is there a way for them to cut the key without it?

You won't be able to cut the key without a code.Your dealer should have it on file!

av911 · 09-12-2008, 10:35 PM

I never needed a "code" for cutting. Give them the blank and the master key, that's it.

av911 · 09-30-2008, 02:14 AM

Anybody want to try this?? I'm thinking about it since I have keys lying around.

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fa1 · 09-30-2008, 05:28 PM

Suppose to come with a tag with a serial # on it to cut keys.

Your VIN also works.

zippob09 · 10-04-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20MaNiAc

is there a diy available for our civic key.. i know its gotta be in the thread but im not going through 26 pages to find it...

maybe you should read at least one of the other posts in the thread. Then you might have a clue.

Civvic · 10-09-2008, 02:50 PM

**ethlar** · 10-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av911

Anybody want to try this?? I'm thinking about it since I have keys lying around.

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oh holy crap, you're a genius, i never thought to do that

now i have to go find my key, weekend project FTW!!!

***ryryninja*** · 10-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Interesting.. would be nice of the person posted clear pics.

***chrisfrofro*** · 10-09-2008, 04:50 PM

i know a guy that used a TL-S key with his accord and in the end he paid a total of i think $60 and it looks clean and everything works great

av911 · 10-09-2008, 04:53 PM

I tried to do it on my spare key with my weak soldering skills, I failed.

My brief success was when I was able to solder the wires (all 4 connections), hold and push the PCB against the TL/MDX battery, press the button and it worked. It went downhill from there.

I tried re-arrange the button, but soldering points on the PCB that the button were connected to CAN come off, so be careful. I was using a 25W solder, maybe that was too much.

Good luck!

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09-11-2008, 02:44 AM	#503 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,466 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You need the dealer to program it with their hds. If you could do it at home, it would defeat the purpose.

09-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#504 (permalink)
DAvidLX Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So if there programming it with their HDS..do they need to reset everything? Or just a few clicks here and there and it would be done? Also I lost the little tag that came with the key, is there a way for them to do it without that little tag?

09-11-2008, 06:14 PM	#505 (permalink)
blackdragoon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 261 Jon iTrader: 2 / 100%	It takes them 5-10 minutes to program a new key. And they need that tag because the code on it tells the key-cutting machine how to cut the key. I think they can look it up based on your VIN too. That's what happened to me since my dealer just wrote the code on the back of a business card (which I had temporarily misplaced) rather than giving me the tag

09-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#506 (permalink)
av911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 27 Posts: 1,774 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know what code or tag you're talking about, I never needed it to have my dealership program my keys.

09-12-2008, 03:18 PM	#509 (permalink)
DAvidLX Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 / 0%	oops lol let me rephrase that... if i lost that tag that came with the keys...is there a way for them to cut the key without it?

09-12-2008, 03:25 PM	#510 (permalink)
k20MaNiAc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 546 iTrader: 1 / 100%	is there a diy available for our civic key.. i know its gotta be in the thread but im not going through 26 pages to find it...

09-12-2008, 10:35 PM	#512 (permalink)
av911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 27 Posts: 1,774 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I never needed a "code" for cutting. Give them the blank and the master key, that's it.

09-30-2008, 02:14 AM	#513 (permalink)
av911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 27 Posts: 1,774 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anybody want to try this?? I'm thinking about it since I have keys lying around. Drive Accord Honda Forums - View Single Post - 2009 Acura TL Key Fob to work with Accord Sedan? Drive Accord Honda Forums - View Single Post - 2009 Acura TL Key Fob to work with Accord Sedan?

09-30-2008, 05:28 PM	#514 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,466 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Suppose to come with a tag with a serial # on it to cut keys. Your VIN also works.

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10-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#520 (permalink)
av911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 27 Posts: 1,774 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I tried to do it on my spare key with my weak soldering skills, I failed. My brief success was when I was able to solder the wires (all 4 connections), hold and push the PCB against the TL/MDX battery, press the button and it worked. It went downhill from there. I tried re-arrange the button, but soldering points on the PCB that the button were connected to CAN come off, so be careful. I was using a 25W solder, maybe that was too much. Good luck!

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