do the chips HAVE to be transfered or they can be re-programmed as the locksmith did to yours?

 

im so excited...thankz Busa for all the brillant and hard work...so much excitement over a key

AL

 

This has been covered already... any bonded locksmith can will program your chip. Just show him the money$$$$

 

It's cazy I tell ya...

 

FL
as far as you know, the only way this will work for pre 04 TL's will be the JB weld method and not yours?

 

No not true...

The key part is the same. One would need only to cut out the chips from each key. Toss the '07 chip and JB weld or silicone it in the plastic part of the '07 key where the chip was taken out of.

 

so i can make this work for my 02 TL then.
cool

 

FLBusa ..

I don't think I'll ever actually wanna do this mod, but I have to pause and say, congrats on all your hard work and dedication to the forum-goers. There are a handful of "fickle" members on this board, as Kennedy stated, and they can sometimes forget how much work goes into a process such as you've undertaken -- all they see and wait for are your posts.. and figure you've got no life other than to contribute to this forum and create a product.

At any rate, I'll get off my soapbox, thanks for your hard work, congrats on your success.

Pete

 

FLBusa ..

Kudos!!!
I've been following this thread to see the developments and this is quite impressive. Great Work!

 

On the estore all 4 of these part numbers have the same description . . . . . only difference is the diagram shows the 119 part numbers as being the remote only and not the key blank - on the picture "22" circles the entire remote/key and has prices of $35 & $75, "25" points to the remote assebly only with prices of $35 each . . . . . . (at least this is how I interpret the picture)

I ordered the $35 "25" driver1 which should give me what I need, and I also ordered the $35 "22" driver2 to see what actually comes in . . . . . we'll see what gets backordered . . . .

 

your talking about 2nd gen TL's right?

and im still under the impression you can program the 07 chip to any 3rd gen TL correct?

 

Busa...I am a man of my word. I said you could have one of my wives IF this worked. Well, it did. SHe is packed and waiting.
Now to business, I think you should count us (people who said they would buy one here before the flood gates opened) before the JCLs (johnny-come-latelys) LOL. I sent you a PM also.

 

he already has a list of 10 people which he made wayyy b4 the flood

 

hey, just wanted to PM you to make sure you reply me when your ready to go to work. thanks

 

Excellent work FLBusa. I'm ordering my key for my 06 TSX and can't wait to get rid of that damn fob! Thanks for taking the time and effort to figure this out.

 

yes, i too want to jump on. however i was interested a long time ago in the beg of this thread. money is no object. just name the price . please let me know.

 

Pete-

YHPM!

-chad

 

$500.00 I'll have you one by Monday!!!

 

I for sure want in to do this, however, I have a problem. At the e-store you can only have the key shipped out to your local Acura dealer. My problem is that the nearest dealer is about 2-hours away in a town I rarely visit. I can't justify putting off work and losing half a day to get a new key for my car that I don't necessarily need....

Any way of getting around this and having it shipped directly to me? Busa, are you going to be ordering a few Driver1 blanks yourself for people in this situation? Any advice would be sweet, thanks for all your work!

 

Dang big balla....shot calla

 

I've got some coming. So I can help you out.

PM me if you haven't already.

 

your PM box is full...

 

This sucks - I just got an email that my dealer cancelled my order without contacting me!! . . . . . I guess they don't want my service business either . . . . .

I'll order through a different one . . . .

 

I emptied it. It shouldn't fill up for another 15 min's or so.

 

Good news...
My dealer just called and said my keys (which I ordered 2 days ago), are now saying they'll be available on December 9th!

Sweetness.

 

And fortunately for me, I PMed FLBusa on 11/10/06 and he said I was either 3rd or 4th in line!!!

once again FL! You're the man Pete.

Please PM me the price and what I have to do when you square everything away with the Mods.

 

I'm perfectly will to let you early adopters help him iron his wrinkles...

 

A very wise methodology.

However... all the wrinkles have been ironed out and no one will have to make any compromises. Whether you're #1 or #100 you'll get a key that's 100% minimum.

 

Hey Everyone...

I just wanted to make a post that will answer a few questions.

Thanks to everyone for the support and the props.

Pricing...

I can't publish any pricing as of yet. I still have to work out things with the Mod's / Admins. It'll take a little more time but in the long run it's better for everyone.



The Key...

What I do is precision mill the raw '07 key blank to the specifications of the '04-'06 TL key blank.

This is the '07 as you would get it from Acura.


When I'm finished... It looks like this.


It's essentially what Acura would sell you if they decided to make '04-'06 TL folding keys.



Will it work in my car?

More than likely... YES

Here's the models that the key and chip work with.

3rd Gen TL's.. (2004 through 2006) Remote Works
TSX.................(2004 through 2006) Remote Works
Accord.............(2003 through 2006) Remote Works
CR-V................(2006)
Element...........(2006)
Odyssey..........(2005-2006)
Ridgeline.........(2005-2006)
Pilot.................(2006)



How do I get one?

You'll have to wait until the project has been sprinkled with Holy Water by the Admin's. After that there will be a post (possibly a sticky) that will have all of the details.

You can PM me if you want, but to be completely honest a lot of people want this key so... Right now I'm just putting people on a list (my inbox fills up pretty quick so check back if it's full, I check it quite often and make space when needed) .
I also have around 20 keys coming in within the next few days to get a jump on things.



What do I do once I get my key?

Locate a locksmith in your area or take it to the dealer. They will cut the key blank to match your existing key. The chip also needs to be programmed. My locksmith used a hand held programmer that plugged into a port under the dash. It takes around 5 minutes to program the key into your car. I paid $40 to have my key cut and programmed. Somewhere between $30 and $60 seems about right. You'll have to shop around.



Once you are done...

You will have a key that is just as strong and robust as you would have if Acura had given it to you upon delivery of your car with full functionality and no compromises in quality.


Lastly...

Please don't PM me with questions that I can (and will) answer here. Not only will you save me time so that I can get your key to you faster... other members will benefit as a result.

I'll keep you all abreast and no one will get turned away.

Pete
aka FLBusa

 

what do you mean by they will cut the key blank to match my exisiting key?
isn't the 07 modded Key already cut from you?

 

FWIW

I just ordered a key (#35111-SEP-306) from hondaacuraworld.com (Ray Laks). Of course backordered till first week of January but price was $33.35 including shipping.

Called my local dealer first. They have one in stock @ $100 including cutting + ~$100 to program it.

 

The 07 KEYFOB will be cut to exact thickness as your current key. And it is a blank key so you will need a lock smith to re-cut your 07 keyfob to match your current key.

 

also my local dealer has 4 keyfob left if someone need to pick one up for them..I am just trying to help here.

If interested PM me, thanks.

 

with the milled blank, couldn't i just take it to home depot to get it to match my existing key for a few bucks? and couldn't I program the new remote myself or does that only work for the RSX and not the TL?

 

HOORAY.. .thanks for the info... just ordered mine not even a minute ago.

Easy to deal w/... I don't think it's on their website so you are going have to call them which is 1-800-RAY-LAKS (there wasn't even any holding). Took about 3 minutes total.

 

After FLBusa files it down to the correct thickness then yes, you can take it to homedepot to cut the key, but I believe you cannot program it unless you have the equipment for it.

 

I don't mean to be rude but there are 24 pages of information here. Your questions have been answered a few times.

Cliff Note response, NO.

 

but JKautosports was able to program the new remote with the on and off method or does that not work for the TL?

 

To give FLBusa a little more credit... he does a little more than "file it down"

 

wow... sorry, didn't know you were going to get all sensitive about it . I was just giving the "quick explanation". Seems like a lot of acurazine members have their panties up in a bunch.

Here we go