Pete - got my key about 2 weeks ago, had it cut by a place called "Robins Lock" in Grand Rapids, MI. The guy there said that "this is the easiest cut we do," seems to me that anyone who knows how to cut a key should be able to make a copy with a statement like that. Then I took it to East Acura (East Imports) also in Grand Rapids, MI and they programed the key for $40. All totaled $137, which is about the price of a second fob that I was looking at buying...glad I didn't. The key looks and works great. Thanks again Pete. Oh by the way, the dealer said it looked amazing too.

 

Hey All...

Thanks for the props and thank you for the info.

I'll add it to my list of dealers and locksmiths.

Pete

 

FLBUSA, thanks for sending me the keys a month ago and they work!

In terms of the DC area, I had my keys done at Karen Radley Acura in Woodbridge, VA for $95. The $95 includes programming every key you have, so if you have one key, it's $95, or two it's $95 as well. I had my keys cut for free at a local locksmith, but he told me that he didn't have equipment to program Acura keys. The guys there were even nice enough to give me a loaner since I dropped it off there at 7 PM on a Thursday and picked it up the following day.

I also asked Rosenthal (Gaithersburg, MD) about their prices, and their service dept quoted about 105 including the cut.

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I first took the keys over to Pohanka Acura (Chantilly, VA) to see what they would do, and the guys there said, "I won't deny that this won't work, but American Honda will void your warranty on your car for this and we can't cut your blank key because this key was a sidewinder that got shaped to the TSX shape, blah blah." I just left when I heard them and will never go to them again, not to mention that they quoted $97 per key including the cut to do the procedure.

 

Hey just wanted to say thanks to FLBUSA.... got my key in 2 days after paying.. definately unexpected, especially that fast. The key was great and had it installed (CUT AND PROGRAMMED) the next day FREE OF CHARGE from my local Acura dealership... It definately can't get any better than that.

just want to thank FLBUSA once again for such fast shipment and to let everyone know that this key is GREAT!!!

 

You must not live in the DFW (Dallas, Ft Worth) area, I got my key over 3 months ago and I still haven't gotten it cut, because I refuse to step foot in another Acura dealership after the way I have been treated. I should try the local locksmith again and see if he has the updated codes to program the key.

Roy

 

I live in the DFW area, went up to Vandergriff Acura and they wanted $105 to get it cut and programmed. I thought that was pricey so I went over to Honda and they cut it for me for free, then sacrificed my valet key and switched the immobolizer chips with the TL key and it works perfectly. :wink:

 

Just sent the money through Paypal. Look forward toward getting the milled key. I appreciate it.

 

I just received my key from Pete this week. Has anyone in the Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) gotten their key programmed? Is there any place you can recommend? I wanna get it programmed this weekend and not pay an arm and a leg. Thanks.

 

UPDATE: I went to Sunnyvale Acura yesterday and talked to a service dept. guy named Nadeer. Cool guy! He said he can cut and program my key for $60. I didn't have my car with me at the time so I'll be coming back this week.

 

let me know how that works out for you. do you have a tsx or tl?

 

I have a 2006 TSX.

 

Another successful story.

Ordered from Pete and received it in a few days. Just went to get it cut and programmed today. Cost was $50. Everything works great!

 

Just curious if anyone knows a good place in Atlanta, GA to get the keys cut and programmed??

 

Got my key yesterday. Programmed it myself. Going to get it cut this weekend. Thanks I appreciate it Pete.

 

Programmed it yourself huh? Do you have your own transponder programmer?

 

He probably mean the remote part.

 

Went to Chapman Acura in Tucson. They screwed up my key. The guy cutting it, chipped part of my key and now its screwed up. But they are going to reimburse me for the key which is good.

 

Pete, the blank key is from what year and what kind of car because I need a new blank key.

 

anyone from Salt Lake City do this job?

a friend of mine got his key ruined by a local dealer in salt lake city.

please let me know, thanks

 

The blank key is from a 2007 TL. It's then machined by me to fit your car.
The only way for the dealer to replace your key is to refund you your $95.00 and then you can buy one from me.

I don't know if I'm understanding you correctly but just in case you don't know...

There's nothing cut or glued on my keys... I'm not taking some other key blank and melding it together with the switchblade to make it work.

I take a brand new 2007 switchblade key and machine away the metal to create a duplicate of the 04-06 key.

Hope that helps...

Sorry to hear the dealer screwed up your key.

Pete

 

Do you still have any blank switchable key? I'm looking to convert mines from 06 to 07. Please let me know the pricing+shipping and etc. I'm located in Tampa, FL

Thanks,

Max

 

Thanks Pete, yeah the one I bought from you they screwed up. I'm pretty pissed but once they refund my money, I'll get another one from you.

 

OK Cool

 

purchased one from you...loved it lost it b4 I even got it cut & programmed so when ur not 2 busy I'll pm u for another but bad part about it is no one in my area seems to do it but acura and they want about 160 WHEW...but im still gonna get it lol

 

Anyone having problems with getting the immo programmed on an '07 TSX?

 

hey, once you get one from pete- if your interested go see jonathan at ferman acura and tell him joe sent you- he charged me $49 to cut and program it. i believe pete charges $95 but i'm sure he can clear that up

 

hey pete, just ordered today, My name is Roger Smith, Canton, MS 39046


mem1 and 2, the only dealer in MS is Acura of Jackson and they will not cut a key that I did not buy from them. I called and checked this morning. any ideas

-roger

 

For those in the DC/MD/VA area, this is for you:

Got my key cut at Glover Park Hardware on Wisconsin Ave. for $2.45. Took my key to Georgetown Locks (don't ask why I didn't just get it cut there) - they have an SSD or SDD or whatever and can program Acura keys, but doesn't have the V codes for the '07 TSX - was asking $100. Went to Chevy Chase Acura (where I bought my car) - they asked for $108. Said fine, just do it. They had an issue as well and was starting to think my relatively new car had an issue. After 3 1/2 hours they told me they couldn't do it b/c their computer software was not responding. Also starting to think the key might have an issue.

On a whim, searched for Acura Dealers through the Navi by distance to travel. Came up with Radley Acura on Columbia Pike in Falls Church. Long story short, $60.00 out the door, all keys including my new switchblade working perfectly. Ask for Matt.

$95 + $2.45 + $60 = $157.45

Well worth it. Thanks, Pete

 

can i get a key pete!

 

hey you still making keys? I want one real bad... how long is the waitlist?

 

Just put in my order for a second one. Acura messed up my first key but luckily they reimbursed me so here I am buying another one.

 

I also put in an order for a key too... paypaled you...

 

Got my key today... got it cut for $45 at a place on your list works great...

The only thing is I was in such a hurry to get it cut I left one of my spare keys at home so will have to get them all there and have them all done again... But key works like a CHARM

 

Just for those who live around Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Corona in Southern California, make sure you visit Danny (Service Advisor) @ Weir Canyon Acura and tell him that Eugene referred me to you to get my key cut and reprogrammed, he'll cut (one 07 Switchblade Key), program (all keys and remotes) and wash you ride for $45, and you can wait for it. They have EXCEPTIONAL service and WORKMANSHIP. Go visit them. 714-777-3300 and ask for Danny at Acura Service. Make sure you mention Eugene and he will definitely charge you the same.

 

what is tis key look like?

 

I got my key cut yesterday and it will fit into the door panel and unlock the door but when I put it into the ignition the key will not turn. So what is my problem??

 

The locksmith or dealer didn't cut it right..? Did you turn the key both ways? (insert it one way, then flip it and try again)

Mine was cut & programmed 2 or 3 days ago and everything works great..

 

("STOCK" PHOTO - MILLED BUT NOT CUT)

 

Yeah I tried both ways but no luck. I think the locksmith screwed up. This is my second purchase too because first Acura screwed up my first key so they refunded me the money and I bought a second one. Now that it is cut, it will open the door but not start the ignition. I think I am about to just give up on this.

 

Did you bring the template from FLB to your lock smith and/or Acura? When you complete the purchase there is a PDF that has a key diagram and indicates where to line up the current key and the blank to ensure proper cutting..

Let me ask a stupid question - does it TURN the ignition, but not start the car?

If it turns the cut is fine.. you just need to get the immobilizer chip programmed @ Acura..