Ok, i made just a normal key at a key store for the Acura TL..and it would crank but wont start..then i was told because it was not programmed or something. THe dealership asks shit load of $ for new keys..so does anybody think the keys off ebay will work if i just get them made at a key store???

here is the link to the ebay site.

Acura TL Keys

please let me know thanks

 

they wont start due to an immobilizer chip on the keys
u can buy those keys, get em cut for cheap and programmed at a dealer or home depot

 

so i buy them and get them prog. at home depot??? really at home depot? anyone know how much this costs

 

i got keys for my nissan altima programmed at my home depot for $50
they jus plugged in a PDA into the OBDII slot and pressed a few buttons
u can also get the keys from them for like $30 more but not sure if its OEM

 

If you do a search there is a DIY here on how to reprogram a new key to work.

 

Hi, I'm new here. I'm looking around for instructions on how to program a new key since I bought my '03 TL-S used and only came with one key. I searched, but all I kept coming up with is instructions on how to program the keyfob, but nothing for the key itself. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

This is what i found. Try it out

What you need
1...your new key

2...a MASTER KEY (a key that works)already programmed to car.

to program the transponder- (thats the immobilizer part)

sitting in dr. seat, put the master key in ignition, and turn to on.engine OFF. press the gas pedal 5 times to
floor and release. now press brake 6 times (press and release)

remove master key from ignition. install new key and turn to on...engine off. press gas to floor once. now wait.
the security light will blink for about 45-60 seconds, then it will go off if you did it correctly. once the light
is off, car should start.

 

Kris, good info mate...thx I shall try mine, as I only have 1 key...stupid dealership!

 

Thanks man, I'll give it a try once I get my key.

 

someone let me know if this works...

 

So does this program the key or does it disable the immobilizer?

 

Key

 

Does that actually program the key itself or does it just teach the car to accept that key in addition to the already authorized key?

 

?? thats just the instructions i found. Id assume that it teaches the ecu to work with the key, or gets the key on the right code?? Either way those are the instructions given

 

I think the car just accepts that new key...I find it difficult to believe the car is capable of rewriting the RFID in the key, although I'm sure the stores have the capability to write it to the key.

 

My depot doesnt have the ability to do it

 

I personnally think you should get your key at the acura dealership. I got mine programmed and cut for about $35.I gave him the vin from my registration and ID for security of themselves and he cut and program the key.The parts guy came out and made sure the car started and everything.And you get an original.(Sierra Acura Alhambra).

 

does this way of programming a key actually work? has anybody tried it yet?

 

I tried to do the step above, but it didn't work.
Am I missing some thing?
Is there specific timing when I need to step on the gas or brake? Brake pedal become hard after a few pumps.
Anyone tried this and successful? Please let me know. Thank you.