Getting spare key from the dealer?

Alim3 · 04-21-2009, 02:49 AM

Hey guys,
How much does the dealer charge for a spare key? Or even a full key with the lock/unlock buttons on it?
thanks!

xplicit503 · 04-21-2009, 01:13 PM

Its like a hundred or two bucks isnt it? I think thats how much it is for a full key.

qtmac_mien · 04-21-2009, 03:43 PM

its like 100 bucks and like 50 bucks to program the keys

whitecivicsi · 04-21-2009, 03:45 PM

only one real way to find out bud

call them and ask.

but its probably going to run anywhere between $70-120

kingkung · 04-21-2009, 04:47 PM

yea, i got mine about 8 months ago from the dealer, if i remember correctly, it was around 140 to get the key and programing for keyless entry.

Alim3 · 04-21-2009, 05:30 PM

Wow thats comparable to what BMW wants for keys, can these keys be cut anywhere or do you have to buy them from the dealer (If I just want a spare key in case I'm locked out of my car) sucks about the programming though

qtmac_mien · 04-21-2009, 06:04 PM

if u just want a key like the valet key then it prob gonna be like $50 bucks but it can only open doors n stuff but wont start the car...i think only honda can cut these keys for u

beeroge1020 · 04-21-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by qtmac_mien

if u just want a key like the valet key then it prob gonna be like $50 bucks but it can only open doors n stuff but wont start the car...i think only honda can cut these keys for u

wtf!?! i don't know where these prices are coming from. I purchased a valet key in february and it was $3.73. All you need to do is tell them your VIN # and show them photo id. for a key with a chip in it you'll pay around $50.

***ethlar*** · 04-21-2009, 10:46 PM

Prices range from dealer to dealer, some consider the cutting and programming to be done by techs only and then charge you the hourly rate, others make it a flat fee cause they train their service advisors to do it, either way you have to go to the dealer and they have to use the HDS tablet to program the key.

Call around to all of your local dealers, one might do it flat rate instead of hourly work rate.

Alim3 · 04-21-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethlar

Prices range from dealer to dealer, some consider the cutting and programming to be done by techs only and then charge you the hourly rate, others make it a flat fee cause they train their service advisors to do it, either way you have to go to the dealer and they have to use the HDS tablet to program the key.

Call around to all of your local dealers, one might do it flat rate instead of hourly work rate.

Good call, I'm gonna call around tomorrow and get some prices. Then I will report back!

**obert** · 04-21-2009, 11:37 PM

If you just want a key to open the doors and not start the car,that would be the cheapest way to go.

***Cr8tive_leo*** · 04-21-2009, 11:40 PM

You do realize the Valet Key can start the engine.

It unlocks the doors, starts the engine. The only thing it can't do is unlock the trunk.

*edit, this is why you have that fancy little lock beside the driver on the inside of the door sill.. locks the trunk, valet key cant open it*

Berrnard17 · 04-21-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qtmac_mien

if u just want a key like the valet key then it prob gonna be like $50 bucks but it can only open doors n stuff but wont start the car...i think only honda can cut these keys for u

i thought the valet keys were made for "valets" and cold start car but just no keyless entry and cant get in trunk if u lock it

Berrnard17 · 04-21-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

You do realize the Valet Key can start the engine.

It unlocks the doors, starts the engine. The only thing it can't do is unlock the trunk.

*edit, this is why you have that fancy little lock beside the driver on the inside of the door sill.. locks the trunk, valet key cant open it*

bahhhhhh beat me

***Cr8tive_leo*** · 04-21-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berrnard17

i thought the valet keys were made for "valets" and cold start car but just no keyless entry and cant get in trunk if u lock it

You read my post.

Yeah.. woo! I win.. hee hee

FUBAR_Fiji · 04-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

You do realize the Valet Key can start the engine.

It unlocks the doors, starts the engine. The only thing it can't do is unlock the trunk.

*edit, this is why you have that fancy little lock beside the driver on the inside of the door sill.. locks the trunk, valet key cant open it*

Not trying to be a huge a$$ leo. But if they can start the car with it whats the point? You can just take the car or if your really smart pry the rear seats down.

Berrnard17 · 04-21-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FUBAR_Fiji

Not trying to be a huge a$$ leo. But if they can start the car with it whats the point? You can just take the car or if your really smart pry the rear seats down.

idk, ask honda

FUBAR_Fiji · 04-22-2009, 12:00 AM

Gotcha. It just defeats the purpose IMO.

Alim3 · 04-22-2009, 02:49 AM

Valet key can't open glovebox from what I remember with my parent's old accord from way back in the day

av911 · 04-22-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alim3

Valet key can't open glovebox from what I remember with my parent's old accord from way back in the day

There is no lock for the glovebox. Valet key can open door and start car.

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04-21-2009, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
xplicit503 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,739 Brian	Its like a hundred or two bucks isnt it? I think thats how much it is for a full key.

04-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
qtmac_mien Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 28	its like 100 bucks and like 50 bucks to program the keys

04-21-2009, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
whitecivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,227 Mike C.	only one real way to find out bud call them and ask. but its probably going to run anywhere between $70-120

04-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
kingkung Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,198 Ken	yea, i got mine about 8 months ago from the dealer, if i remember correctly, it was around 140 to get the key and programing for keyless entry.

04-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alim3 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 93	Wow thats comparable to what BMW wants for keys, can these keys be cut anywhere or do you have to buy them from the dealer (If I just want a spare key in case I'm locked out of my car) sucks about the programming though

04-21-2009, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
qtmac_mien Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 28	if u just want a key like the valet key then it prob gonna be like $50 bucks but it can only open doors n stuff but wont start the car...i think only honda can cut these keys for u

04-21-2009, 10:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
*ethlar* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17,867	Prices range from dealer to dealer, some consider the cutting and programming to be done by techs only and then charge you the hourly rate, others make it a flat fee cause they train their service advisors to do it, either way you have to go to the dealer and they have to use the HDS tablet to program the key. Call around to all of your local dealers, one might do it flat rate instead of hourly work rate.

04-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
obert Admin Ninja Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,294,967,295 obert	If you just want a key to open the doors and not start the car,that would be the cheapest way to go.

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FUBAR_Fiji Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Castle, Pa / Harrisburg Age: 25 Posts: 424 Shane	Gotcha. It just defeats the purpose IMO.

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Alim3 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 93	Valet key can't open glovebox from what I remember with my parent's old accord from way back in the day

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