Keys?

Emerican · 04-20-2009, 10:22 PM

Alright so I just got my Si used, and the dealer said they have only 1 key. (The normal black one with trunk, lock, unlock). To be honest, I kinda forget were I place stuff sometimes, and have a feeling I might lose this 1 key. Basically I was wondering how much it is to get another black one, and how much it is for the grey valet(sp?) key. Also if I got someone elses what would I need to do to get it to work on my Si?

Just looking for some info.

Thanks in advanced

usedhybrid · 04-20-2009, 10:37 PM

Call them and ask them when they will make you your 2nd key and reprogram your car. You get 2 keys when you buy a car from a dealer. I just bought a used civic a few days ago and they tried that krap on me 2. It took them 1.5 hours but I walked with 2 keys.

Emerican · 04-20-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by usedhybrid

Call them and ask them when they will make you your 2nd key and reprogram your car. You get 2 keys when you buy a car from a dealer. I just bought a used civic a few days ago and they tried that krap on me 2. It took them 1.5 hours but I walked with 2 keys.

What kind of key did they make? Was it the grey one with just the key? Or the black one with everything on it?

***obert*** · 04-20-2009, 11:08 PM

I bought a key blank with everything on it off of e-bay and had the dealer cut and program it for me. They would not give me a key for free either. Saved a couple of bucks.

usedhybrid · 04-20-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerican

What kind of key did they make? Was it the grey one with just the key? Or the black one with everything on it?

It was the black one with everything on it. My car was certified pre-owned, was yours? Maybe that makes a difference? I'm shocked that they didn't give you 2 keys, I don't feel that that's kosher at all. The keys are expensive. If they won't give it to you, I'd call Honda USA and file a complaint. They'll have someone call you back from the dealership who's job it is to handle these types of situations.

I did the same thing with a used toyota i bought and the dealership didn't want to have any problems with corporate toyota. It took a few calls but I got what I felt I deserved.

sicks_10 · 04-23-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by usedhybrid

It was the black one with everything on it. My car was certified pre-owned, was yours? Maybe that makes a difference? I'm shocked that they didn't give you 2 keys, I don't feel that that's kosher at all. The keys are expensive. If they won't give it to you, I'd call Honda USA and file a complaint. They'll have someone call you back from the dealership who's job it is to handle these types of situations.

I did the same thing with a used toyota i bought and the dealership didn't want to have any problems with corporate toyota. It took a few calls but I got what I felt I deserved.

i work at a hond dealership and when you buy a certified used car your car should come the same like if it was new with 2 masker keys and 1 valet key thats part of the certification process i would go back and make them give you the rest

***iamchris*** · 04-23-2009, 01:56 AM

sometimes dealers screw you on spare keys. My first car (was used) they only gave me 1 key and there were times were having a spare would have majorly helped me.

blackpearl 08 · 04-23-2009, 09:37 PM

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I bought a key blank with everything on it off of e-bay and had the dealer cut and program it for me. They would not give me a key for free either. Saved a couple of bucks.

Wow this sounds like a dream come true! I am in need of replacing one of my black keys and would like to know what e-bay store you got the blank from???

Benjamin · 04-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Guys,

The poster didn't exactly mention which dealer he bought his civic from. I bought mine from Carmax which is a dealer and not Honda, so all those advice is null if he didn't get his car certified from Honda.

Luckily, my car came with two keys. Both were the black keys with lock/unlock and trunk. I tried getting a valet key from a Honda dealer and they wanted an arm and a leg. I think it was just $40-50 to just get the spare key, let alone programming the key to match your car,etc. It wasn't worth it for me. Unfortunately, our cars have immobilizers so we can't just have it cut.

adrnbdny · 04-25-2009, 02:15 PM

i JUST (literally, an hour ago!) got a master key made and it cost me $190. It was 75 for the key 100 for the labor and then tax. It took them about 40 minutes to program it and make a copy. The valet key costs $45 and then plus the above mentioned additional costs.

(This was in Honda Dealership in Jersey City, NJ)

04-20-2009, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Emerican Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VCU Posts: 2,566 will do installs for money! iTrader: 12 / 100%	Keys? Alright so I just got my Si used, and the dealer said they have only 1 key. (The normal black one with trunk, lock, unlock). To be honest, I kinda forget were I place stuff sometimes, and have a feeling I might lose this 1 key. Basically I was wondering how much it is to get another black one, and how much it is for the grey valet(sp?) key. Also if I got someone elses what would I need to do to get it to work on my Si? Just looking for some info. Thanks in advanced

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adrnbdny Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Adrian iTrader: 0 / 0%	i JUST (literally, an hour ago!) got a master key made and it cost me $190. It was 75 for the key 100 for the labor and then tax. It took them about 40 minutes to program it and make a copy. The valet key costs $45 and then plus the above mentioned additional costs. (This was in Honda Dealership in Jersey City, NJ) Last edited by adrnbdny; 04-25-2009 at 02:17 PM.

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usedhybrid Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Call them and ask them when they will make you your 2nd key and reprogram your car. You get 2 keys when you buy a car from a dealer. I just bought a used civic a few days ago and they tried that krap on me 2. It took them 1.5 hours but I walked with 2 keys.

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Benjamin Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Guys, The poster didn't exactly mention which dealer he bought his civic from. I bought mine from Carmax which is a dealer and not Honda, so all those advice is null if he didn't get his car certified from Honda. Luckily, my car came with two keys. Both were the black keys with lock/unlock and trunk. I tried getting a valet key from a Honda dealer and they wanted an arm and a leg. I think it was just $40-50 to just get the spare key, let alone programming the key to match your car,etc. It wasn't worth it for me. Unfortunately, our cars have immobilizers so we can't just have it cut.