2002 Acura MDX
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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2002 Acura MDX
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2002 Acura MDX REMOTE-HEAD-KEY Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Acura key programming isn't a dealer-only procedure. It hasn't been for years. The car's immobilizer checks the transponder chip through a coil around the ignition or through a proximity antenna on push-to-start models. Programming a new key means telling that immobilizer to accept one more chip or fob code. I do it through the OBD port with a cable and a computer. No dealer bay, no lift, no factory-only software.
A food truck owner at the farmers market in Ramona was certain his 2002 Acura MDX needed to go to the dealer for a new key. He'd been told that by the salesperson who sold him the car and by a quick Google search that landed on outdated forum posts. He figured smart keys meant dealer-only.
I met him at the market near San Diego Country Estates between the lunch rush winding down. I used my VVDI Key Tool to generate a new transponder chip matched to his car's immobilizer. His REMOTE-HEAD-KEY, FCC ID E4EG8D-444H-A, was a 3-button smart fob that I programmed and tested right there. Lock, unlock, push to start, all confirmed working before he went back to his truck.
His car sat in the same spot the entire time and he paid about $185. Dealer wanted $395 and a weekday appointment. The car doesn't know or care whether the key was programmed in a dealer bay or a parking lot at a farmers market. The security handshake is identical either way.
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”
“Marco came out quickly, cut and programmed a new BMW key fob fast, and was extremely polite and professional.”
“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”
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