03 TLS - lost my key - is my best option to go the dealer or use aaa locksmith

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Old 11-20-2020, 07:30 PM
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03 TLS - lost my key - is my best option to go the dealer or use aaa locksmith

What is the cheapest solution to replace my 2003 Acura TL S key? Should I go to the dealer or call AAA as I have premier membership which includes $100 locksmith service. I see I can get a key slug on ebay for around $15 as well. Any advice?
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Go with AAA, they will be cheaper. Dealerships usually try to rape your wallet.
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So I went with AAA and got a new transponder key made - works great. Fast forward a week later and I found my original key, it no longer works - engine cranks but no start. Is this normal behavior after getting a new transponder key made? I figured the identical programming would be used but apparently not given the new key I had made starts the car fine but the original just cranks with no start.
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Originally Posted by Knicee
So I went with AAA and got a new transponder key made - works great. Fast forward a week later and I found my original key, it no longer works - engine cranks but no start. Is this normal behavior after getting a new transponder key made? I figured the identical programming would be used but apparently not given the new key I had made starts the car fine but the original just cranks with no start.
Yes once they program a new key it changes the code, only way to get both to work is have AAA program both keys.
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