Hello! Probably a simple question, but does anyone else's key look like this?



Any easy way to fix it short of buying a new key?

Thanks!

 

I've seen a few like that and I've also seen a few where the key is fully inside of the fob. I would just keep it

 

+1

 

mine doesn't stick out that far if I push it all the way in. I don't know of any way to fix it however. Good luck

 

 

 

On my key, you can't even make out which button is which since all the labels are worn off.

 

Acura has a TSB on this, I got 2 new keys for my MDX out of it!

 

Ya made me laugh Jersey!!

 

Do you have a copy of the TSB? Or is there a place here to find it?

 

3G garage, TSB sections:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-technical-service-bulletins-tsbs-3g-garage-j-016-a-613659/

it's 10-008

 

the link doesnt work anymore

 

Yes it does, if you follow Ron's instructions at the top of that post:
You click on the TSB link AFTER steps 1-3.

 

Has anyone tried some type of DYI fix on this? Would it hurt the key to take it apart and try?

 

If you're referring to the key poking out of the FOB (as opposed to the wear on the buttons), it's warranteed. I took my Driver 1 FOB for my MDX to the dealer when it was popped out like that, and they replaced it under warranty.

FWIW: Those switchblade keys are HORRID. I remember when everyone was soooooo excited that they were coming out. People were going out and buying them, then cutting up their keys and "cold welding" them to the switchblade base.

I would take the old style of a fixed-mast key with a separate FOB transmitter any day.

 

The keys I sold and Mr. Heeltoe sell are not cold welded, but actually the TL-S key milled and cut with a CNC machine to make the grooves so it's still the OEM key blank.