CSMEANCE Appreciation Thread!
09-24-2008, 08:06 PM
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09-24-2008, 08:16 PM
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09-25-2008, 10:34 AM
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09-25-2008, 12:48 PM
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09-25-2008, 02:40 PM
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I have to say thanx but not about the switchblade but the other good advice he puts up here.
Also, he gave me a call and helped me with my Dom's unit/DVD install and it was much appreciated. Not many people care to go that distance. Thanks man, I can see I am not alone in my gratitude.
Also, he gave me a call and helped me with my Dom's unit/DVD install and it was much appreciated. Not many people care to go that distance. Thanks man, I can see I am not alone in my gratitude.
09-25-2008, 06:47 PM
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I have to say thanx but not about the switchblade but the other good advice he puts up here.
Also, he gave me a call and helped me with my Dom's unit/DVD install and it was much appreciated. Not many people care to go that distance. Thanks man, I can see I am not alone in my gratitude.
Also, he gave me a call and helped me with my Dom's unit/DVD install and it was much appreciated. Not many people care to go that distance. Thanks man, I can see I am not alone in my gratitude.
09-25-2008, 09:16 PM
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what can i say thta hasn't been said yet? AJ, you've been a great help on this forum; especially with this recent switchblade key group buy.
let's hope there's another one soon, b/c i could use a mem 2 key! lol
btw, any chance mine will get here by Saturday? I'm going to visit my aunt/uncle near philly this weekend, and those places that were listed are charging A LOT less ($20 programming and $6 to cut) than places around Jersey ($140 for cut and program
)
let's hope there's another one soon, b/c i could use a mem 2 key! lol
btw, any chance mine will get here by Saturday? I'm going to visit my aunt/uncle near philly this weekend, and those places that were listed are charging A LOT less ($20 programming and $6 to cut) than places around Jersey ($140 for cut and program
)
09-25-2008, 10:04 PM
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what can i say thta hasn't been said yet? AJ, you've been a great help on this forum; especially with this recent switchblade key group buy.
let's hope there's another one soon, b/c i could use a mem 2 key! lol
btw, any chance mine will get here by Saturday? I'm going to visit my aunt/uncle near philly this weekend, and those places that were listed are charging A LOT less ($20 programming and $6 to cut) than places around Jersey ($140 for cut and program)
let's hope there's another one soon, b/c i could use a mem 2 key! lol
btw, any chance mine will get here by Saturday? I'm going to visit my aunt/uncle near philly this weekend, and those places that were listed are charging A LOT less ($20 programming and $6 to cut) than places around Jersey ($140 for cut and program
)
hard is all I can say right now...
09-26-2008, 02:43 PM
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Hey AJ. I just received my keys and thanks alot for your effort on this.my next thing now is to see how to put in my reverse back up camera and the video converter.PM me when you get the chance... Thanks
09-26-2008, 05:56 PM
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awesome 
if you guys have any issues, please email me at csmeance@yahoo.com and i'll try my best to fix them.
if you guys have any issues, please email me at csmeance@yahoo.com and i'll try my best to fix them.
09-26-2008, 06:13 PM
#58
I just got my key today, and I'm waiting for my key to be cut and programmed right now at Tustin Acura...I didn't waste any time! Thanks so much!
The package arrived with comprehensive instructions, and I couldn't be happier. AJ, your hard work definitely shows!
The package arrived with comprehensive instructions, and I couldn't be happier. AJ, your hard work definitely shows!
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09-26-2008, 06:19 PM
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did you follow the instructions? they are very important to follow before getting it cut...
09-26-2008, 07:07 PM
#60
Three Wheelin'
got my key today! woot! looks great. and it even has the official ACURA logo on it. sweet! 
totally OEM style.
I do have one question though: in the diagram for the locksmith, it says that originally there was a "V" shaped stamp on the key, and that it was removed during the milling process. But mine appears to still have it. Is this indication of a potential problem? just checking to be sure before I schedule an appointment with the dealership to get the key cut.
cheers.
totally OEM style. I do have one question though: in the diagram for the locksmith, it says that originally there was a "V" shaped stamp on the key, and that it was removed during the milling process. But mine appears to still have it. Is this indication of a potential problem? just checking to be sure before I schedule an appointment with the dealership to get the key cut.
cheers.
09-26-2008, 07:14 PM
#61
csmeance switchblades FTW!
Got my key today AJ...test fit in both door and ignition...snug like any new key is but both engaged fully. Remote programmed fine...just need to cut and program immobilizer now. Thanks so much for all your hard work and persistence to make them right...YOU DA MAN
09-26-2008, 07:48 PM
#62
Got mine today also. I went to Palm Beach Acura but the key wouldn't fit in their machine. They suggested I try taking it to a Honda dealership so I went over to Ed Morse Honda and had it cut no problem. Best part was they did it for free.
Thanks csmeance
Thanks csmeance
09-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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PLEASE DO NOT GET YOUR KEYS CUT, THERE ARE A FEW WITH PROBLEMS, ONE MAY BE YOURS. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE GOTTEN IT CUT AND IT WORK, CONTACT ME AS WELL IF YOU HAVE GOT IT CUT AND IT DOESN'T WORK. please do this!!!!
09-26-2008, 09:52 PM
#65
first of all just wanted to thank AJ for his hard work that probably will never end!
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
09-26-2008, 10:27 PM
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first of all just wanted to thank AJ for his hard work that probably will never end!
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
is due to nemo121, he gave me the info that helped pinpoint the issue. That tustin punching machine = BAD!!! the key needs to be traced. Let me see if the tracer method works for him and some other members, then I;ll give the OK to cut, but for now DO NOT GET THEM CUT
09-26-2008, 10:59 PM
#68
Three Wheelin'
looks like mine is a problem key. I have not gotten mine cut yet. per your instructions I tried fitting it into both the door and the ignition and neither will work. it goes in about a few centimeters, and then stops. I did not try forcing it any further as you recommended.
i'll contact you offline.
i'll contact you offline.
09-26-2008, 11:11 PM
#69
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looks like mine is a problem key. I have not gotten mine cut yet. per your instructions I tried fitting it into both the door and the ignition and neither will work. it goes in about a few centimeters, and then stops. I did not try forcing it any further as you recommended.
i'll contact you offline.
i'll contact you offline.
09-26-2008, 11:33 PM
#71
Don't feed the...WTF?
I'm too lazy, slow, and.... drunkity drunk drunk to find my original post. But, none the less - I agree 100% with this post.
And I am sure that the force will be with me when I get my key cut. Although I will be waiting for the magical instructions, I will be using a locksmith instead of the Acura dealership as they have already proven to me that their force is a farce.
Alah Praise to CS, God bless, and dahli llama. Oh... and KFC to you too MF'er. Glad you're one of us
09-26-2008, 11:37 PM
#72
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I'm too lazy, slow, and.... drunkity drunk drunk to find my original post. But, none the less - I agree 100% with this post.
And I am sure that the force will be with me when I get my key cut. Although I will be waiting for the magical instructions, I will be using a locksmith instead of the Acura dealership as they have already proven to me that their force is a farce.
Alah Praise to CS, God bless, and dahli llama. Oh... and KFC to you too MF'er. Glad you're one of us
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09-27-2008, 12:24 AM
#74
Didn't you get the memo? 
Curious if they traced the old key or punched it when they cut yours? AJ is looking for a common denominator as to why they aren't working. I'm glad I was busy this afternoon or I probably would've had mine cut as well...sorry for your troubles man...I can relate.
That's a $350 paperweight you're looking at
Curious if they traced the old key or punched it when they cut yours? AJ is looking for a common denominator as to why they aren't working. I'm glad I was busy this afternoon or I probably would've had mine cut as well...sorry for your troubles man...I can relate.That's a $350 paperweight you're looking at
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09-27-2008, 12:45 AM
#76
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09-27-2008, 12:46 AM
#77
first of all just wanted to thank AJ for his hard work that probably will never end!
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
i got my key today and went straight to tustin acura. just when i was about to get mine cut a fellow azine member had just gotten his done. unfortunately he was having issues with his key. i didn't have the courage to try mine to see if my chances were better than his. pmed AJ and now awaiting further instructions.
also i wanted to note that tustin acura punches their blank keys based on a serial number from the master key. they do not use a machine that traces the original.
anyone else from la/oc county that had success or none at all?
Initially, when they had problems, Tustin Acura asked me if I had changed my ignition, and it baffled the hell out of me until I found out about the method they use to cut the key. It should be simple, really--if you follow the test in the instructions (put the key all the way in both ways), all the locksmith has to do is make a carbon copy of your existing key.
Last edited by itsryanftw; 09-27-2008 at 12:49 AM.
09-27-2008, 12:52 AM
#78
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yea they took my original key with them.....but i don't know about the VIN.
my key is at locksmiths right now, they told me to come tomorrow to pick it up. i don't know what they're going to do with it//
09-27-2008, 01:47 AM
#80
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It needs to be lubed up a little by the lock, and any burrs need to be removed. Try it in your door a few time and make sure it doesn't stick. If it does have them cut it again, any missed spots will be fixed.