i found this on ebay and thought of getting one coz i hate how the remote is scratched so easily....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEBWA%3AIT

 

link goes nowhere

 

Too bad this one does not have the remote function. Have you tried to open the door with the actual key? I already scratched the hole. I miss the Accord remote.

 

How do you know the blank will work on an 04 TL

It also states that there is no remote feature. How does this help

 

hmmm...scratched remote or no remote.

 

Doesn't the new TL key also have the chip that is theft deterent? How did they duplicate this???

 

It says it will only fit 95-98 TL. It also does not have the immobilize function, so you would only be able to open the doors, but you wouldn't be able to start the car. I made an extra key in Lowe's for the garage so I could at least turn the ignition on and adjust the MID, in case I wasn't carrying my keys at the time. The dealer wants $50 to make another spare key with the chip in it, and he said it would be $400 if you lost all your keys and needed to make a new one from scratch. Does this sound right?

 

Haven't had to replace any keys for late model cars recently, but it does sound a wee bit bit on the high side.

 

that seems like the going rate for a new key, yes

 

I ever saw someone posting this pic. One of our members seemed to have it...

 

scratched remote..........if you have the remote of the TL you'll knowwhat i'm talking about...

 

just search it on ebay....

 

Thats what I'm also trying to figure out..i just like it coz it looks cool...and like what i said, it will protect my remote from scratches when its in my pocket....

 

If the car had a smart key system, this would be less of an issue!

Time to catch up to the Prius!

 

Wish 05TL has better key/fob. If possible, I'll switch.