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06-08-2007, 12:21 PM
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switchblade key program rappage by dealer!
hey guys.. well i got my switchblade from flbusa.. looks awesome.. cant wait to get it programmed.. but when i called my dealer to ask how much they charge to cut and program a key they said $89 + tax!!! that seems crazy to me.. i mean i know i dont have much of a choice but i was wondering is this normal? what did you guys have to pay?
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06-08-2007, 12:43 PM
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got mine cut and programmed for free ;-).... be friends with ur service guy.. lol [the ones who do the apts.]
he went and got the tools then i sat with him in my car and he programmed it simply by adding a new fob. easssy took like 10 mins.. he also walked me back to the parts dept. and cut the key for me... just ask nicely... ( i had dealt with the guy probaly 2 times before getting a bunch of tsbs taken care of )
he went and got the tools then i sat with him in my car and he programmed it simply by adding a new fob. easssy took like 10 mins.. he also walked me back to the parts dept. and cut the key for me... just ask nicely... ( i had dealt with the guy probaly 2 times before getting a bunch of tsbs taken care of )
06-08-2007, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by whitson01
hey guys.. well i got my switchblade from flbusa.. looks awesome.. cant wait to get it programmed.. but when i called my dealer to ask how much they charge to cut and program a key they said $89 + tax!!! that seems crazy to me.. i mean i know i dont have much of a choice but i was wondering is this normal? what did you guys have to pay?
thanks
thanks
But i love handing the TSM the key and he looks at it all strange like uhhhh
06-08-2007, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by vthree
got mine cut and programmed for free ;-).... be friends with ur service guy.. lol [the ones who do the apts.]
he went and got the tools then i sat with him in my car and he programmed it simply by adding a new fob. easssy took like 10 mins.. he also walked me back to the parts dept. and cut the key for me... just ask nicely... ( i had dealt with the guy probaly 2 times before getting a bunch of tsbs taken care of )
he went and got the tools then i sat with him in my car and he programmed it simply by adding a new fob. easssy took like 10 mins.. he also walked me back to the parts dept. and cut the key for me... just ask nicely... ( i had dealt with the guy probaly 2 times before getting a bunch of tsbs taken care of )
06-08-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dalieu
how much did you get the switchblade for?
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06-09-2007, 11:15 PM
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im thinking they are probably charging me a full hour of labor, which is total bs.. especialy to just cut and program a key.. its one of those things that they know i cant just go anywhere to get this key programed.. this sucks!
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when you guys say "program" does that mean program the remote fob or program the immobilizer? for the immobilizer i tried a lot of places and no where charges less than $90 and programming that takes a machine while programming the remote takes like 5 minutes and requires no machine and can be done @ home.
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This question might be alittle out of the topic but Im about to buy a switchblade key from acura of peoria on ebay. Their price seems ok for me 26.53 + 4.00 shipping but im confused because they got two types of keys Memory 1 Key N Memory 2. Can someone explain de difference for me? Also any other site that might have them cheaper. By the way I own a 05 tsx. Thanks
06-10-2007, 08:31 PM
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when you guys say "program" does that mean program the remote fob or program the immobilizer? for the immobilizer i tried a lot of places and no where charges less than $90 and programming that takes a machine while programming the remote takes like 5 minutes and requires no machine and can be done @ home.
For those who want to reprograme the remote, this is how you do it:
Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code which was input first will be erased.)
NOTE: It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors, the hood and the tailgate are closed.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
3. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
6. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
9. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Within 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
13. Within 10 sec, aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store at the keyless receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation with the transmitters.
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code which was input first will be erased.)
NOTE: It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors, the hood and the tailgate are closed.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
3. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
6. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
9. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Within 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver by the power window master switch.
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
13. Within 10 sec, aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store at the keyless receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation with the transmitters.
06-10-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MalcriaoTsx
This question might be alittle out of the topic but Im about to buy a switchblade key from acura of peoria on ebay. Their price seems ok for me 26.53 + 4.00 shipping but im confused because they got two types of keys Memory 1 Key N Memory 2. Can someone explain de difference for me? Also any other site that might have them cheaper. By the way I own a 05 tsx. Thanks
as far as mem1 and 2 all you need is mem1.. no further..
06-10-2007, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by revitupwriteitoff
can a locksmith program those keys? I know they can do the regular remotes - we did my wife's Jeep remotes for $50 (3 of them)
06-10-2007, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by asnstyle22
when you guys say "program" does that mean program the remote fob or program the immobilizer? for the immobilizer i tried a lot of places and no where charges less than $90 and programming that takes a machine while programming the remote takes like 5 minutes and requires no machine and can be done @ home.
06-11-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MalcriaoTsx
This question might be alittle out of the topic but Im about to buy a switchblade key from acura of peoria on ebay. Their price seems ok for me 26.53 + 4.00 shipping but im confused because they got two types of keys Memory 1 Key N Memory 2. Can someone explain de difference for me? Also any other site that might have them cheaper. By the way I own a 05 tsx. Thanks
06-11-2007, 01:07 AM
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well for those who dont wanna pay to program the key (the immobilizer) you can sacrifice your current key and save a few bucks. heres a link for how to do it on the accord, im sure its about the same for tsxs, just need to look for the chip.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9353
i guess you guys can sacrifice the valet key or something =P
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9353
i guess you guys can sacrifice the valet key or something =P
06-11-2007, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by asnstyle22
well for those who dont wanna pay to program the key (the immobilizer) you can sacrifice your current key and save a few bucks. heres a link for how to do it on the accord, im sure its about the same for tsxs, just need to look for the chip.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9353
i guess you guys can sacrifice the valet key or something =P
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9353
i guess you guys can sacrifice the valet key or something =P
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Originally Posted by SoCaliTrojan
The TL has memory seats...each remote will send a signal to tell the car which driver is approaching, so that the car can move the seat for that driver. 06 and 07 TSX have memory seats. Since you have an 05, just go get a memory 1 key...it's much cheaper. Then you just use the remote in its unlinked mode
06-13-2007, 01:23 PM
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well, friday im taking my car into the dealer to get some things looked at so im gonna have them do the key at the same time.. kinda excited.. for those who havent seen one in person you should really go to the dealer and ask to test drive a tl, just to check out the key 
06-13-2007, 03:12 PM
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Does anyone know of dealers in the NY area that are willing to do the swap to switchblade? I bought my car from Paragon Acura and they have never done it.
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Hey! If I have the 2007 tsx and want two keys, do i need to purchase 2 of the mem-2 keys or 1 mem-1 and 1 mem-2?
Has any one replaced both their remote keys for switchblades or just the primary?
I found this eBay store with the Key Fobs that come uncut:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/2007-a...sPageNameZWD1S
Has any one replaced both their remote keys for switchblades or just the primary?
I found this eBay store with the Key Fobs that come uncut:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/2007-a...sPageNameZWD1S
06-14-2007, 11:14 PM
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I think you'd have to get one mem-1 and one mem-2, since that refers to what memory thing each key corresponds to, unless you want the two keys to be for the same setting. I might have to get one of those tl keys, too. That's tempting
06-14-2007, 11:29 PM
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remember that mem 2 keys cost more.. also the key will have to be custom "pre cut" to work in the tsx.. contact flbusa for more info and pic's..
06-15-2007, 09:13 PM
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remember that mem 2 keys cost more.. also the key will have to be custom "pre cut" to work in the tsx.. contact flbusa for more info and pic's..
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the keys on ebay off of peoria acura are blank TL keys. FLBUSA will give you a $25 credit if you give him one of those, but the blank TL keys won't fit a TSX.
Also, Acura dealers around the Washington DC area are seemingly unwilling to even cut the key, because they know the key was a sidewinder (07 TL key is a sidewinder), so they assume that it still is, which I think is total bull. I'm sending the blanks I have to a local locksmith, and then if they can do the whole 9 yards there, I'll do them there.
Also, Acura dealers around the Washington DC area are seemingly unwilling to even cut the key, because they know the key was a sidewinder (07 TL key is a sidewinder), so they assume that it still is, which I think is total bull. I'm sending the blanks I have to a local locksmith, and then if they can do the whole 9 yards there, I'll do them there.
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Originally Posted by whitson01
hey guys.. well i got my switchblade from flbusa.. looks awesome.. cant wait to get it programmed.. but when i called my dealer to ask how much they charge to cut and program a key they said $89 + tax!!! that seems crazy to me.. i mean i know i dont have much of a choice but i was wondering is this normal? what did you guys have to pay?
thanks
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06-16-2007, 12:59 AM
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im not sure on this but i really doubt there will be any locksmiths that can program these, i hope im wrong though.. i would say acura has a stronghold on this
06-16-2007, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by whitson01
im not sure on this but i really doubt there will be any locksmiths that can program these, i hope im wrong though.. i would say acura has a stronghold on this
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i've got an update here. after calling about all of the locksmiths in the portland area, i finally found one that was confident that he could program the tl key for my tsx. i met up at his shop today, and he cut the key and had it programmed in about 15 minutes. he didn't have an HDS (because i think that's a proprietary system) but he had a 3rd party immobilizer programmer with recently updated software. $50
so for anyone in the portland area, do NOT get ripped off by the dealers or any other locksmith. there were some that told me that they were charging five HUNDRED dollars to do this type of thing.
AA Express Car Openers
110 SE 97th Ave.
Portland, OR 97216
(503)251-2751 and ask for Steve. good guy
so for anyone in the portland area, do NOT get ripped off by the dealers or any other locksmith. there were some that told me that they were charging five HUNDRED dollars to do this type of thing.
AA Express Car Openers
110 SE 97th Ave.
Portland, OR 97216
(503)251-2751 and ask for Steve. good guy
06-17-2007, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
^^Did you have your key modded by flbusa first to work with the tsx, or could they cut a regular blank TL key?
i bought the flbusa key direct from him, $95 shipped
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Why can't the TL key blank be milled for the TSX? Is it shorter than necessary?
I havn't seen the TL key so I am pretty much talking on no visualizations. If you buy the TL Key Fob can you find the blade that fits the mod for the TSX in locksmiths/dealers/online?
I havn't seen the TL key so I am pretty much talking on no visualizations. If you buy the TL Key Fob can you find the blade that fits the mod for the TSX in locksmiths/dealers/online?
06-25-2007, 12:14 PM
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the keys on ebay off of peoria acura are blank TL keys. FLBUSA will give you a $25 credit if you give him one of those, but the blank TL keys won't fit a TSX.
Also, Acura dealers around the Washington DC area are seemingly unwilling to even cut the key, because they know the key was a sidewinder (07 TL key is a sidewinder), so they assume that it still is, which I think is total bull. I'm sending the blanks I have to a local locksmith, and then if they can do the whole 9 yards there, I'll do them there.
Also, Acura dealers around the Washington DC area are seemingly unwilling to even cut the key, because they know the key was a sidewinder (07 TL key is a sidewinder), so they assume that it still is, which I think is total bull. I'm sending the blanks I have to a local locksmith, and then if they can do the whole 9 yards there, I'll do them there.
So where did you end up getting yours done?
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WOW, so I went to my dealer with the key FLBUSA provided me with and they said to program is $125 and under $10 dollars to cut. I said "you must be joking there are people that have done it for no more than $55". I will go back with the dude who just recently sold me my new 07 TSX to see if he can get under their skin. By the way it's Paragon Acura of Woodside, NY! What do you guys think? Any suggestions? Thats more extreme than whitson01's $89.