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Old Dec 25, 2002
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can the dealer make a key based on the vin number?? maybe they have a database of all the key shapes? because i mis placed my key lol

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Actually, the dealer will not go by the vin number, but rather the key id that is on file when you purchased it.
Get ready for fort over big $$$ though. ~$60-$80 from what I hear...

Edit: If you need a spare (in your wallet) just to get into the car incase your are locked out, just go to Canadian Tire and get them to make a new one off of a blank. It will work to get the trunk and car doors opened.
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Old Dec 25, 2002
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i think he lost his keys so he needs new ones[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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i think he lost his keys so he needs new ones[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
yep thats what i thought he said too! i couldn t lock my keys in my car if i wanted to some sort of safety thing can only lock the drivers side from outside. oh and yes it is like 70 bucks to have the dealer cut you a knew key.
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would my record be on the national computer system or only on the dealer system i bought the car at??
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i think he lost his keys so he needs new ones[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
yep thats what i thought he said too! i couldn t lock my keys in my car if i wanted to some sort of safety thing can only lock the drivers side from outside. oh and yes it is like 70 bucks to have the dealer cut you a knew key.[hr]
Yes, I do realize he lost his keys, read my original post. The "edit" was a suggestion.

I think the "safety thing" you're thinking of only occurs if the keys are still in the ignition. What happens if you left it on the car seat? Getting a spare is a good thing to do. You may or may not agree with me, but thats okay. Just make sure when you do leave you keys in your locked car you don't create a new thread "HELP ASAP: I LOCKED MY KEYS IN THE CAR".

Regardless if you go to another Honda/Acura dealership I don't see a problem occuring. Worse case scenario is the service advisor calls the dealership that sold you the car to get the id.

As for money wise I've been in there and sometimes they give a copy of the key for free. Then again, they were all older ladies in their forties...
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i think he lost his keys so he needs new ones[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
yep thats what i thought he said too! i couldn t lock my keys in my car if i wanted to some sort of safety thing can only lock the drivers side from outside. oh and yes it is like 70 bucks to have the dealer cut you a knew key.[hr]
Yes, I do realize he lost his keys, read my original post. The "edit" was a suggestion.

I think the "safety thing" you're thinking of only occurs if the keys are still in the ignition. What happens if you left it on the car seat? Getting a spare is a good thing to do. You may or may not agree with me, but thats okay. Just make sure when you do leave you keys in your locked car you don't create a new thread "HELP ASAP: I LOCKED MY KEYS IN THE CAR".

Regardless if you go to another Honda/Acura dealership I don't see a problem occuring. Worse case scenario is the service advisor calls the dealership that sold you the car to get the id.

As for money wise I've been in there and sometimes they give a copy of the key for free. Then again, they were all older ladies in their forties...[hr]

i have a spare.... seem to misplace that too....
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ouch...even the valet key??? Man, hope your having a better Christmas!
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i couldnt fit my vallet key into my wallet even if i tried. i dont have one of thsoe flat ones.
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