L Alpert

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <KfqdnfuwD8M1213cRVn-iA@sedona.net>,
> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:
>
>> But the car has to be
>> programmed to accept the key as a valid electronic key when you use
>> it to start the car. Don't know about late model Hondas, but with
>> our 2002 Toyota (Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is
>> guaranteed to make you feel foolish and to make bystanders point and
>> stare: http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.
>
> That's pretty much how the Hondas handle programming the system for
> new remote transmitters, but the keys are encoded by a special
> machine. Dealers have the machine; all it takes is one of your
> original keys. They can cut another one and have the transponder code
> transferred into the new key, no problem.
>
> With the Honda system, there's no issue of "too many keys for the
> system to keep track of". You can make as many keys as you like,
> since they're all duplicates, right down to the transponder encoding.

I believe you can also get a new programmed key with the VIN from Honda.

Elmo P. Shagnasty

In article <pZ6wd.200253$V41.8439@attbi_s52>,
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote:

> I believe you can also get a new programmed key with the VIN from Honda.

I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
number.

I do believe that there may be some sort of serial number on the
computer module that may be of use in getting another key blank. I do
know that you can also replace the computer module, at great expense,
and that will start you fresh with new keys and code. If you've had
your keys stolen along with some sort of identifying papers, such that
the thief could get to your van, people have replaced the computer
module so that the stolen keys don't work.

Elmo P. Shagnasty

In article <pZ6wd.200253$V41.8439@attbi_s52>,
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote:

> I believe you can also get a new programmed key with the VIN from Honda.

I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
number.

I do believe that there may be some sort of serial number on the
computer module that may be of use in getting another key blank. I do
know that you can also replace the computer module, at great expense,
and that will start you fresh with new keys and code. If you've had
your keys stolen along with some sort of identifying papers, such that
the thief could get to your van, people have replaced the computer
module so that the stolen keys don't work.

E. Meyer

On 12/15/04 9:45 AM, in article f_Yvd.80303$6f6.19720@edtnps89, "slider"
<daroy@hfx.eastlink.ca> wrote:

> got one done 2 months ago at a Halifax Nova Scotia dealership.I got the key
> from e-bay for 15.00 and Honda programmed it for 14.00 taxes in.
>
> "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> newstWvd.80251$6f6.1321@edtnps89...
>>
>> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
>> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
> know
>>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
>> like
>>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>>
>> At a Honda Dealership.
>>
>>
>
>
I got spares for my '95 & '96 cars at Home Depot for $2. I don't know of any
'95s that have the special expensive keys. That came a few years later.

E. Meyer

On 12/15/04 9:45 AM, in article f_Yvd.80303$6f6.19720@edtnps89, "slider"
<daroy@hfx.eastlink.ca> wrote:

> got one done 2 months ago at a Halifax Nova Scotia dealership.I got the key
> from e-bay for 15.00 and Honda programmed it for 14.00 taxes in.
>
> "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> newstWvd.80251$6f6.1321@edtnps89...
>>
>> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
>> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
> know
>>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
>> like
>>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>>
>> At a Honda Dealership.
>>
>>
>
>
I got spares for my '95 & '96 cars at Home Depot for $2. I don't know of any
'95s that have the special expensive keys. That came a few years later.

dold@XReXXHonda.usenet.us.com

In rec.autos.makers.honda Elmo P. Shagnasty <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
> I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
> radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
> number.

Your selling dealer keeps the radio code. It is associated with the VIN in
case service has to be done, or so you can get it from them if you need it,
and of course can't locate where you put it.

I have no idea if the same is true for the keys.

My new Ford Escape came with no radio key fobs. They magically made the
ones they took from some other Ford Escape work for my car.

---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

dold@XReXXHonda.usenet.us.com

In rec.autos.makers.honda Elmo P. Shagnasty <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
> I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
> radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
> number.

Your selling dealer keeps the radio code. It is associated with the VIN in
case service has to be done, or so you can get it from them if you need it,
and of course can't locate where you put it.

I have no idea if the same is true for the keys.

My new Ford Escape came with no radio key fobs. They magically made the
ones they took from some other Ford Escape work for my car.

---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

ajpdla

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newstWvd.80251$6f6.1321@edtnps89...
>
> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
>> know
>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
> like
>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>
> At a Honda Dealership.

Thank you for the obvious answer.

My nearest Honda dealership is about 150 miles away, round trip. I was
hoping for something a little more "local", like the Internet, .

Aaron

ajpdla

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
newstWvd.80251$6f6.1321@edtnps89...
>
> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
>> know
>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
> like
>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>
> At a Honda Dealership.

Thank you for the obvious answer.

My nearest Honda dealership is about 150 miles away, round trip. I was
hoping for something a little more "local", like the Internet, .

Aaron

ajpdla

The Internet is more "local" than my dealership. But thanks.

Aaron

"Howie" <howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote in message
news:hD5wd.465$rO2.382@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> How about your local dealer? You can even try an Isuzu dealer. The price
> should be maybe $5 to $10. max.
> Howard
> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
>> know
>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
> like
>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>>
>> Aaron

ajpdla

The Internet is more "local" than my dealership. But thanks.

Aaron

"Howie" <howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote in message
news:hD5wd.465$rO2.382@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> How about your local dealer? You can even try an Isuzu dealer. The price
> should be maybe $5 to $10. max.
> Howard
> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10rvm2hadriqi31@corp.supernews.com...
>> Where can I obtain a key blank (with the black rubber handle -- don't
>> know
>> the technical name) for my 1995 Honda Passport. Some site online wants
> like
>> $80.00 to do an original key. Yeah, right!!!
>>
>> Aaron

Elmo P. Shagnasty

In article <cpras7$a0j$1@blue.rahul.net>, dold@XReXXHonda.usenet.us.com
wrote:

> > I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
> > radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
> > number.
>
> Your selling dealer keeps the radio code.

MINE does--actually, the dealership doesn't, my salesman does. In a 3x5
file card box. Handwritten. That's just something he does for HIS
customers.

But I sincerely doubt that many dealerships, as policy, do this for
their customers.

Therefore, when you need the radio code and you've lost it, and you
don't deal with the possible handful of dealership that do this, you're
stuck with finding the code via the radio serial number.

If you're lucky, you (or the original owner) stuck the radio serial
number sticker in the glovebox or something, so you don't have to pull
the radio to get it.

Elmo P. Shagnasty

In article <cpras7$a0j$1@blue.rahul.net>, dold@XReXXHonda.usenet.us.com
wrote:

> > I've not heard that. I doubt it; for example, they can't give you the
> > radio security code with just the VIN. That requires the radio serial
> > number.
>
> Your selling dealer keeps the radio code.

MINE does--actually, the dealership doesn't, my salesman does. In a 3x5
file card box. Handwritten. That's just something he does for HIS
customers.

But I sincerely doubt that many dealerships, as policy, do this for
their customers.

Therefore, when you need the radio code and you've lost it, and you
don't deal with the possible handful of dealership that do this, you're
stuck with finding the code via the radio serial number.

If you're lucky, you (or the original owner) stuck the radio serial
number sticker in the glovebox or something, so you don't have to pull
the radio to get it.

Sparky

Abeness wrote:

> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> (Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is guaranteed to make you
>> feel foolish and to make bystanders point and stare:
>> http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.
>
>
> You gotta be kidding. That's pretty ridiculous, all right.

All that's missing is the "May I?" question.

Sparky

Abeness wrote:

> Michael Pardee wrote:
>
>> (Prius) the procedure involves a dance that is guaranteed to make you
>> feel foolish and to make bystanders point and stare:
>> http://www.coastaletech.com/keys.htm.
>
>
> You gotta be kidding. That's pretty ridiculous, all right.

All that's missing is the "May I?" question.