johnnyofhk

Hi there,

I am from Australia, driving a 08TSX(Accord Euro), I really like the switchable key!
I got a few dumb question here,

1. what is the difference between the OEM 09TSX switchable key ($30) and FLBUSA's($125)?
2. it has been chipped? such as some other electronic parts have been added?
3. Could I buy the OEM key to get locksmith cut and program by dealer? or dealer could only program the FLBUSA's with my 08TSX?

Regards, Johnny

MMsTSX

The 09 is a laser cut key
The flbUSA key is milled.

The 04-08 TSX takes a milled key, not a laser key.

no, you cannot just buy a 09 key and have a locksmith cut it.
it has to be milled first.

the 09, uncut is the same as the TL key uncut.
it needs to be milled.

that's what flbUSA does for us.

johnnyofhk

Thx a lot for your reply, what i understand from your reply is the only difference between OEM and flbUSA's is 'milled', right? there is not chipset's difference?

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/...i/Cars/key.jpg <---- my key looks exactly like this, laser cut?

http://www.flbusa.com/After.JPG <-----milled?

MMsTSX

correct.

top is laser, bottom is a blank milled key.


you can buy a TL blank for like $50 too.
doesn't need to be a 09 TSX blank.

they're on ebay.

only trouble is getting it milled.


if you have a laser key now, you can't use the flbUSA key.
you have to buy a blank off of ebay or elsewhere and have it laser cut.
then have the immobilizer chip programmed, then the fob buttons programmed.

johnnyofhk

so does it mean i could buy the OEM key to have laser cut then program it? are they using the same chip?

MMsTSX

I'm not sure if the 09 TSX uses the same chip.

I would guess, yes, of course it does.


I know the TL keys do.


so yes, you have to buy just a blank, unmilled.
$30-$50.

then have it cut by a laser cutter to match your key.
then have the chip in it programmed.
then program the buttons to work with the car.

I would just buy a blank 07 TL key, knowing that it works.

johnnyofhk

Thx for your help~ 09TSX's OEM key looks great! by the way, I am so jealous you guys got panic buttom!

johnnyofhk

07TL key and 09TSX key's price is $30 difference, 09TSX is cheaper! damn, which one i should buy... flbUSA's key is milled from 07's or 09's? anyone know?

MMsTSX

flbUSA is milled from the 07 TL key.


I don't think anyone has tried using an 09 TSX key blank yet.

johnnyofhk

then the chips should be different... otherwise flbUSA wont buying much expensive 07TL key to milled, right?

MMsTSX

not so.

flbUSA has been doing this long before the 09 TSX was ever even thought of.

maybe they did switch now.
they're probably the same exact thing.
just don't know for sure.

only one way to know really, ... experiment or ask someone who has.

johnnyofhk

Let me do the experiment then~ I just order both of them!

litesout

Good for you! I can't wait to hear back about your findings. I emailed Acura of Peoria about the 09 TSX key. They told me that they know the 07 TL key works, but have no idea about the 09 TSX key. Not helpful at all, and the way they worded it, they didn't seem to be willing to try. If it works, I'm there. If not, 07 TL key, here I come!

salvageland

The 09 TSX key is the same as the 07TL key, the only difference is that the keyless entry transmitter uses a different frequency and the FCC ID in the back is also different therefore it will not program to the stock keyless entry system of and pre 09 acura...it does work with the new 8th gen accord and civic though... I just did this mod to my 7th gen accord because it was only $36 compared to $70 for the TL key...guess I found out the hard way :/ now all i need is a TL transmitter to swap out in this keyfob...

johnnyofhk

so you bought both key?

salvageland

no i just bought the 09 TSX key...check the back of your remote and post the FCC ID bumber....as long as urs is the same and uses the same IC inside, then ur golden....the only thing is that ur key looks alot like the 8th gen civic keys which are type 6 keys...this means that the immobilizer chip is built onto the keyless entry transmitter board...take ur key apart and check it out...post some pics if u can.

johnnyofhk

My key doesn't has any words on it, I am going to open the key soon, can you post some pic after opening the switchblade key as well? Please~

GotdatTSX

Check out www.acuraofoakland.com. They sell the switchblade key for the 04-06 TSX and TL now! I plan on checking it out. They cost $200.

Jottle

direct link:

http://www.oaklandacura.com/parts.htm

bmldevil

Can a laser cutter professional cut a blank 07 TL switchblade to match my 06 TSX keys (i.e. without getting the 07 blank TL key milled first)?

If so, any idea how much it would cost?

Thanks all!

johnnyofhk

Hi salvageland, I just pick up my 07TLkey (much expensive one) in my mail box today, i gave that to my dealer and found out the entry transmitter cannot be used!! BAD LUCK! mine is 08 TSX (accord euro) in Australia... SHIT!

johnnyofhk

Hi there, you told me that my key looks a lot like the 8th gen civic keys which are type 6 keys...this means that the immobilizer chip is built onto the keyless entry transmitter board,

I cut the key and my dealer programmed it already, i could use it to start my car, however the entry transmitter doesn't work, so those buttoms on the key fob cannot be use now... poor me! Should i do anything? I mean what can i do now? Should i try the 09TSX key?

litesout

^What year is your TSX? If it doesn't have the memory seats you'll have to follow the directions on the remote to unlink the memory seat position and it should work. Others with earlier model year TSXs have had this problem and unlinking the remote has pretty much universally worked. Good luck!

johnnyofhk

thx for ur reply man, my tsx is yr08, actually i did tell the dealer about disabling the memory seat function, they said they cannot program it.... sigh... everything is working now beside the remote.... I could unlock and lock the car by turning the key at driver's door though, or i didn't disable the memory properly?

MMsTSX

you can enable and disable the memory seat functions of the key fob.

I believe you do so by holding down the unlock and lock buttons together or
something... let me look into this real quick...


*looking....*

http://www.flbusa.com/Remote.pdf
http://www.flbusa.com/Locksmith.pdf



oh, it says it on the key itself... duh.


yeah, to disable the memory seat function of the key, just hold the lock and
unlock buttons at the same time, and it will disable that function.

Mokos23

the switchblade key is old tech anyways! now, you have the intelligent key or a keycard.

MMsTSX

no kidding.
love my infiniti key.
not so happy Acura is still in the dark ages!

litesout

If it's an 08 it's got the memory seats, so you don't need to unlink the memory. Which key did you get? The 09 TSX key doesn't work with the 1G TSX. The 07 TL key is the one you want.

Edit: Okay if it's that the dealer won't program the remote, that you can do on your own. It's really simple. A few posts up somebody linked the FLBusa site. You want to click the "remote" link. There's instructions there on how to program the remote for your car. Only takes a few minutes and doesn't require any tools.

Mokos23

agreed

johnnyofhk

Thx for reply guys. Let me say it clear~

1. I bought the 07 TL key for 08TSX(first gen) no memory seat
2. I get it cut
3. dealer programmed the immobilizer chip in the 07 TL key (not the remote function)
4. the unlock/lock buttom on the remote doesn't work

My question is:
1. Is it possible the frequency of the 07TL key is different from my 08TSX?
2. As my dealer could programmed the immobilize chip in the 07 TL key and start the car, does it mean the 07 TL remote SUPPOSED work with my TSX as well?

Thank you in advance!

litesout

Yes, the remote in the 07 TL works with the 1G TSX. The remote is very easy to program following the directions in post #25. Just click the link that has the remote.pdf and they're there. The immobilizer is the only thing that the dealer has to program. You can do the remote yourself.

And how do you have an 08 without memory seats? They're standard.

MMsTSX

READ THE ABOVE LINK PLEASE

thanks.

litesout

That's the link I was referring to!

johnnyofhk

guys... I did READ it properly, i know i need to disable the memory before i do the step by step programming the remote, the thing is it doesn't work....

mine is 08 Accord Euro in australia (US's TSX)

MMsTSX

if you have memory seats, you don't need to disable anything.
the link is how to program the buttons so they work.

if you can't get it working, I can't help any more than that, sorry.

johnnyofhk

thx man, you guys are so helpful already!

litesout

Oh, apparently I missed that part. I don't know if the remotes are compatible. I don't know why they wouldn't be, but I'm not sure if they are. Did you purchase the key in Au or the states?

johnnyofhk

one more question: In the instruction, it said Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit behind the driver’s side of the dashboard.

So does it mean I suppose to use my existing key to turn the ignition switch, then press the lock/unlock buttom of the switchblade key under my steering wheel (under the dashboard)?

johnnyofhk

i got it, i know what i should do now. i comfirm the key's wireless transmitter doesn't work with my accord euro.... poor me.

Mokos23

don't get excited