Dark_TL

I just got the 07-08 switchblade key for my 04 tl & was wondering how much did everyone pay to get it cut & programmed. I called my local dealership and they wanted around $150 for the cut & program which seemed a bit steep. If anyone got a place in ny that does it for cheaper please let me know. Thanks in advance.

TeknoKing

Quick question, why do you need this? I have the 08TLS, and I don't see anything special about this keyfob, it's huge....though the release button is addicting....but I still don't like the fact that I have to manually push the key back in. My 2cents of course....

aw1

atlas locksmith in the bronx.. 212-568-0290

Fulani has a TL

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Well, is it the machined one? Cuz Last year there was a guy on here that charged to get the key machined so that it would actually fit, THEN and only then can you get it cut, so that it fits in your car, and you also have to get the Chip programmed so your car will actually start. In the end it cost me like 200 per key.

fish008

If it is a key from FLBusa you are in good shape. Does it look like the normal keys that came with the car? If so a locksmith should charge a couple dollar to cut the key. It is important that you go to a good locksmith so they dont wreck your expensive new key. The programing of the chip/key varies widely. The dealership I go to was $40 but I have seen much more than that. You also need to take all of your keys to the dealer when they program the keys, otherwise the ones that you didnt bring will no longer work. Oh and you can only have 5 keys programs to work with the car. If you're lucky you can find a great locksmith who will be able to program the keys for less, but those locksmiths with those programs a very few and far between. Good luck.

You can program the remote yourself. That is different than programing the chip in the key.

aw1

like everyone said above, make sure the key is milled/machined to look like your other keys. if so, then you good to go. make sure to bring all you keys with you for programming. the cost is $60 at atlas. had mine cut & programmed by him after i bought my key from FLBUSA.

Fulani has a TL

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Thats who it was!!! For some reason I was drawing blanks!

I don't think he's doing it anymore though is he?

aw1

Dont think FLBusa is selling the keys (machined/milled) anymore.

But Atlas in the Bronx will cut and program them if you can get one milled.

fish008

Thats only going to work if you live in the bronx, you need all the keys there when you program the chip in the key. The remote is easy to program.

aw1

Thats what I meant. Atlas locksmith will program the chip.

ebs312

Atlas is the way to go. $60 in and out in under 10 minutes. Of course I went early in the morning so it was quick. there's no parking there, so if you go early, he'll just do it quick in front of the store.

Dark_TL

if my key isnt milled can atlas mill it?

ABP_04TL

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60 bucks!

fish008

You might be out of luck. Last I knew no one was milling keys for people. You had to buy them premilled and as stated above, FLBusa, the only person I knew milling keys, isn't doing it anymore. Where did you buy your key? Ebay?

If your key doesn't look like the picture in this link you're in trouble.
http://flbusa.com/switchblade_key.htm

Dark_TL

yea i got mine off ebay. so atlas doesnt mill keys? theres gotta b some1 out there that mills them.

beezkit

flbusa still sell sb key?

carlos9827

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This key is sweet!

rbf351

didn't pay a cent for either. cuting was done for me for free by a friend in a honda dealership, programming isn't necessary sicne i removed the old chip from the 05 key and placed it in the switchblade key.

AcuraATLBoi

How did you remove the old chip and put in the new switchblade? Any instructions?

rbf351

cut up your old key, in the center of the plastic is the chip. the switchblade location is in the swinging arm where the actual key is.

BLKURA

what is the point of this?

Mase075

Just ordered one from flbusa and my local Acura dealer stated they are well aware of people wanting the new keys and if you order a good one online that's ready to go (already modified like flbusa's) they said $45 to cut and program it for me. Hopefully the key will arrive in a few days which will be nice since the only key I currently have is the spare set...

ecliptics

45? i called one and they said 120 i was planning to get it cut at some locksmith for 60

sol_da_man

had it pre-milled, cut it myself, and had it programmed at the dealer for $45. took about half an hour

AcuraATLBoi

Well, I just ordered my switchblade fob from FLBUSA. Hope to recieve it sometime next week. $30 to have it cut.... $55 to sync chip to car. Good deal? Who all has great experience purchasing from FLBUSA and having the fob work properly?