So, I have a 2001 Acura TL and unfortunately fucked up and had my keys fall out of my pocket in a cab this weekend. Calling around but very little hope in recovering them.

The keys unfortunately have a chip/electronic in it, so I can't just get new ones cut. I'm currently using the valet key (can't lock my glovebox etc). I would like to have the valet key back to being an emergency key so I want to get two new keys and two new clickers. Is there a way I can do this without getting destroyed by a dealership?

I have no first hand knowledge, but a quick Google search seems to show it is possible. I'd call a locksmith company...see what they know.

Keys!?

How ya gonna start it?



If you can walk afterwards, then no you aren't getting destroyed.

my trucks key is metal but had that chip in it too. the rfid kind of chip, not the little resistor like gm did. i just ripped the module out of my key and taped it to my steering column. now i can cut as many keys i want for $5 a piece. the secret to security is to have something that looks like nobody wants.

I'm giving you a hard time. Everyone knows TLs were only good during the third generation.

JERRY: Well, they're not here. You'll have to dig up your spare set.

GEORGE: I don't have a spare set. All my keys say 'do not duplicate'.

JERRY: So?

GEORGE: So you can't duplicate 'em.

(At this, Jerry and Kramer exchange a look, and laugh.)

KRAMER: Sure you can. (to Jerry) Such a sweet kid.

Arlington Acura never picked up their phone. So fuck them.

Muller Acura quoted me $30 bucks for a key and $110 for a clicker which includes programming. I saw keys going for $10 on eBay and clickers going for $40ish. I don't know how to program that shit so went with dealership. Chalked it up as a dumbass tax and real tough lesson to learn.

You have to be literally on top of the car before it will work and even then it is spotty.