pby

It scratches too easily and looks rather cheap, especially for a "luxury" division automobile. I want to use the other one, but I'm afraid that after another 3 months, it's going to look as bad as the first.

It seems that getting a remote starter or alternative alarm system are the only options for replacing these keys/fobs.

Any ideas?

Euro-R

iTrader: (1)

ya...i dun like the fobs as well, scratch too easy

JTso

iTrader: (2)

You can try removing the key fob shell and make a custom shell to house the button assembly. It doesn't look that hard... But I'd rather buy a few replacement from ebay instead.

nahooneyya

yes..mine is also FULL of scratchs...

MemRheins

If you have the Money, go for the Aftermarket alarm, Viper alarms completly kick the acura alarm systems ass, not only w/ motion alarms, My TSX got hit and ran in a parking lot, alarm never made a sound... but they are more efficent, and Have the beep noise rather then the honk (04 TSX)... Id do it but I really cant afford one

Big Pimpin

this is gonna burn your ass it also looks just like the one for the rsx a customer came in at work the other day and I asked her you drive a tsx too and she said no I drive and 02 rsx.

ABP-CL9-TSX

so is mines, and I don't like my TSX's fob either, the Acura logo on the back is just big and it fell of my fob a couple weeks ago. My Honda's key fob is better looking than the Acura one.

ianz

the fact that the key and the key fob are two separate pieces is enough to make me want to hide it.
I wonder if it's possible to fit it to a volkswagen key...haha..

JTso

iTrader: (2)

I would love to have this key fob...

::TSX::mochi

euroStyle

I have to disagree. audi, VW, and mercedes have best key fob

it folds, thats the best part.

Whiskers

Mine is all scratched. The VW one is so cool.

I am also very pissed that I can't lock the car with the FOB when a door is open (have a child in a infant seat and you will understand).

miner

I like this feature - can't lock your keys in the car then.

GTScott

While on the train of complaining about the keyfob, I find that the relative sizes of the buttons are poorly done. I have to search for the unlock button as it does not seem to be logically laid out. this may just be me, but I find it a bit annoying.

-GT

Whiskers

How does this prevent you from locking your keys in your car?


edit: OK, I guess if you are dumb enough to open the drivers side door, then lock the door via the FOB and and leave the keys in the ignition. But

Whiskers

I usually try to lock / open while the FOB is still in my pocket and half the time I open the trunk by mistake.

95gt

You guys are lucky I have the 2001 fob. Damn thing is an honda fob. Looks like crap, feels like crap.

Audi/VW ones are my favorite

GIBSON6594

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Mine is too but eh...I don't mind the look of the key fob.

Viking

The VW one is cool, but if you get an aftermarket alarm it gets kinda bulky, my brother's only complaint with his VW key.

GIBSON6594

Doesn't the Accord have the key with the buttons built into it? We should get that key

dabuda

the new accords have that right?

jcg878

It is convenient and nifty, but my VW one has a range of about 13 inches

I can unlock my TSX's doors from outer space, but the fob is cheap and ugly. Life is a series of compromises

ABP-CL9-TSX

I dunno why they didn't pass on or use the similar fob the Accord uses. Also, I am not really a fan of laser cut keys....but I have to agree that VW, Audi, and Mercedes Benz have the keys.

Whiskers

I can see the Acura developers now......"We spent our whole budget for the pleather seats and we can't afford real plastic for the FOB..." "Ok, find something cheaper then plastic"

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

I would guess that it's because they wanted to differentiate the Acuras from the Hondas.

They probably should have gone the other way around, honestly. I don't mind the key fob, since most people don't see my keys until they're in the car and by then, they're too busy admiring the interior to notice the keys.

I would really like to see the keyless-go function applied to the entire Acura line-up by 2007 so I can have it on my next car.

dzuy

mine is all scratched up too. i should go pick up some extra ones.

my key fob -->

RMATIC09

Ya, mine is somewhat scratched, and i would like to have an intergrated one but w/e...i always liked my freinds VW one....

jlukja

pby

Perhaps I'll Zaino a few layers of Z2 on the fob and wait till I get a German car.

Though with Boxing Day just around the corner .... I will see what the Viper or similar systems have to offer.

tsxhondatuner

my moms car doesnt have a key...its just an infrared thing, its really weird.

vkewalra

I have a friend with a 4 year old Jetta and her Key is starting to wear out. VW wants $200 for a new one. I'd rather not have that issue. As far as the Lexus keys with the buttons built into the black portion at the top, those things become useless if you ever get an aftermarket alarm.

As long as we're going with wishlists, I'd love to have the damn keyfob built into my cell phone. But that's never going to happen.

mmynatt

Did the key fob get any better for 05? I am scheduled to take delivery on my 05 TSX next week.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

supraken

iTrader: (1)

How about using the RL's remote? It has a backup mechanical key inside, not sure how it works never seen it but I assume it's like the VW or Audi's....

anyone have pictures of it, anyway?

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

It has a key literally inside the key fob. You have to hold a button and remove the key, which separates from the fob. Plus, the RL fob is designed to be used with the keyless start feature.

joerockt

Man, what a bitch session going on in here.

Who the hell has to look at the fob to know where the buttons are?? It shouldnt take you more then a week to get used to where THREE buttons are.

Just get one of these covers for the fob, located at the bottom

pby

That is so wrong ....

I think everyone here agrees [except for you] that Acura cut one particular corner that we see and use everyday. Facts are facts ... I just wanted to know if there are any aftermarket alternatives.

Though I am glad I didn't get the S40. That is one huge fugly key fob that you may as well stick up your butt than keep in your pocket.

sipark

That cover is teh :ghey:

joerockt

So then its perfect for you right?