Key fob/remote question
#1
Key fob/remote question
We just bought a '21 RDX PMC edition. It only had one remote with it. Can factory ones be bought and programmed on your own or is this strictly a dealer task?
#2
Buying and programming are separate tasks.
You can buy from any dealer or 3rd party (eg: ebay) if you trust them.
Programming has to be done by someone with Honda software and key security license. All Honda & Acura dealers and a very small number of certified locksmiths would have purchased this license.
Usually after calling around, getting both done at a dealer ends up being the best option as it is hard to coordinate/find separate steps for cheaper.
You can buy from any dealer or 3rd party (eg: ebay) if you trust them.
Programming has to be done by someone with Honda software and key security license. All Honda & Acura dealers and a very small number of certified locksmiths would have purchased this license.
Usually after calling around, getting both done at a dealer ends up being the best option as it is hard to coordinate/find separate steps for cheaper.
#3
Buying and programming are separate tasks.
You can buy from any dealer or 3rd party (eg: ebay) if you trust them.
Programming has to be done by someone with Honda software and key security license. All Honda & Acura dealers and a very small number of certified locksmiths would have purchased this license.
Usually after calling around, getting both done at a dealer ends up being the best option as it is hard to coordinate/find separate steps for cheaper.
You can buy from any dealer or 3rd party (eg: ebay) if you trust them.
Programming has to be done by someone with Honda software and key security license. All Honda & Acura dealers and a very small number of certified locksmiths would have purchased this license.
Usually after calling around, getting both done at a dealer ends up being the best option as it is hard to coordinate/find separate steps for cheaper.
#4
Racer
A few years agp I dealt with an online source for a replacement fob for a Lincoln. These things are expensive but the place has OEM fobs for your Acura for about $66. What was nice for the Lincoln is they also have a network of “professional” installers that have the equipment to do the programming. That cost me as best I recall, another $50. So for about $100 (three years ago) I had a replacement fob. The dealer at the time was about $250.
For the website where I got my fob, see 2021 Acura RDX fobs. If you buy one check to see if you need driver 1 or driveer 2; Look for a number on the existing fob. And also, when you get it programmed, verify everything (hatch, seat programming, etc. works.
For the website where I got my fob, see 2021 Acura RDX fobs. If you buy one check to see if you need driver 1 or driveer 2; Look for a number on the existing fob. And also, when you get it programmed, verify everything (hatch, seat programming, etc. works.
#5
If you buy from Acura directly might as well get the fob that has remote start! Unless the fob you have now already has it (its a PMC so maybe?)
Did you get it private party or from a dealer? I would have tried to get them to throw it in with the deal.
Did you get it private party or from a dealer? I would have tried to get them to throw it in with the deal.
#6
Racer
#7
dreamshop.acura.com shows the remote start as dealer-accessory only (not preinstalled) for the 21 PMC. That site will also give you a part and install quote (includes two new fobs + programming) for most dealers - mine is a bit over $700.
I never lost a fob but on forums see the all in price ranging from $300-$700. Given the added convenience of remote start, I'd agree that's a great alternative than just buying a single fob. Unless this accessory was already installed by the original owner (eg: does your fob have the black "engine hold" button on the top)?
I never lost a fob but on forums see the all in price ranging from $300-$700. Given the added convenience of remote start, I'd agree that's a great alternative than just buying a single fob. Unless this accessory was already installed by the original owner (eg: does your fob have the black "engine hold" button on the top)?
Last edited by mvl; 06-25-2024 at 11:57 PM.
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