Relpacement key for 2005 RL
#1
Relpacement key for 2005 RL
My father never let anyone drive his car...now I see why. I let my son use my 2005 RL and he managed to lose the spare set of keys (driver 2 with fob). I checked around and learned that a replacement can cost anywhere between $450 and a million dollars, so I am considering alternatives. I decided that all I really need is a spare key...you know...to unlock the car and drive it in an emergency. Checking into that option, I learned that uncut keys with chip cost a few dollars on e-bay, and that a key cut and programmed by my local locksmith would cost $85...not terribly unreasonable...only marginally unreasonable . The question that I have is, I have heard that programming the second key can knock the programming for the first key out of whack. I don't want to make a bad situation worse. I was hoping this august bunch of Acura experts could offer some advice.
#2
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#3
Senior Moderator
If you are taking the key to the dealer for programming, give them both fobs. The best practice is to un-program both fobs and then program them together.
#4
Drifting
FYI: I think you need to reprogram the car and replace all the keys/lock cylinders.
Unless you're not worried than someone can enter/steal your car with the old keys.
Unless you're not worried than someone can enter/steal your car with the old keys.
#5
Senior Moderator
If he tells the dealer it was stolen, they can give the keys new IDs and the immobilizer won't engage with the old key.
#7
Senior Moderator
That's what I'm not sure about. I do know the alarm and the immobilizer are different units. The physical key has a chip in the plastic base that has to be very close to the steering column to start the car from what I understand.
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#8
Drifting
The loss key will not start the car once the mobilizer is reprogramed with a new ID.
However, the loss key will remain fully functional in gaining access to the car and able to disable the alarm system manually by turning the lock cylinders but will not start the car due to the new imobilizer ID.
Last edited by 01acls; 11-01-2015 at 10:41 AM.
#9
Senior Moderator
Good point.
#11
Senior Moderator
Only for the programming. Should run you $80-100.
#12
Racer
I have a question since the OP has a question about a 2005 Rl and I have 05 too
Im not trying to replace the Key fob but the lock/unlock/Trunk button the aluminum shine is peeled and its blackim on eBay and im seeing 150 for a replacement.. but I just want the shell.. id swap the remote from one to the other .. can I find this cheap? I see nothing on ebay
Im not trying to replace the Key fob but the lock/unlock/Trunk button the aluminum shine is peeled and its blackim on eBay and im seeing 150 for a replacement.. but I just want the shell.. id swap the remote from one to the other .. can I find this cheap? I see nothing on ebay
#13
Senior Moderator
You can pop the fob apart (to replace the batteries), and repaint the buttons. WAY cheaper.
#14
My father never let anyone drive his car...now I see why. I let my son use my 2005 RL and he managed to lose the spare set of keys (driver 2 with fob). I checked around and learned that a replacement can cost anywhere between $450 and a million dollars, so I am considering alternatives. I decided that all I really need is a spare key...you know...to unlock the car and drive it in an emergency. Checking into that option, I learned that uncut keys with chip cost a few dollars on e-bay, and that a key cut and programmed by my local locksmith would cost $85...not terribly unreasonable...only marginally unreasonable . The question that I have is, I have heard that programming the second key can knock the programming for the first key out of whack. I don't want to make a bad situation worse. I was hoping this august bunch of Acura experts could offer some advice.
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#16
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Has any one had any bad experiences purchasing FOB keys from eBay .. Dealer informed me they do not always work. Isn't it just one company that makes them Oem keys
#17
Senior Moderator
As long as it is an RL key that isn't broken, it should work. Dealers are notoriously bad a programming them.
#18
Advanced
I was considering purchasing from them. Anyone purchased from them? But dealers are the only ones that can program them right?
https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172141993951
2005-2011 Acura RL Smart Key
https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172141993951
2005-2011 Acura RL Smart Key
#19
Senior Moderator
A brand new one from the dealer is $235, and you can get 5% off for being an AZ member.
FOB ASSY., ENTRY KEY (MEMORY NO.1) for 2007 Acura RL|72147-SJA-A01
Coupon code is acurazine.
FOB ASSY., ENTRY KEY (MEMORY NO.1) for 2007 Acura RL|72147-SJA-A01
Coupon code is acurazine.
#21
Senior Moderator
Good call. That's $35. KEY, IMMOBILIZER (MAIN)(BLANK) for 2007 Acura RL|35111-SJA-305
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