Question 1

Are you licensed and insured to work on Acura vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EZ Car Keyz holds a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services locksmith license (LCO#6792) and carries full liability insurance. For a 2008 MDX, the key system is mature enough that access to the immobilizer through the OBD port is a standard part of the job and doesn't require the kind of secure data credentials that newer vehicles demand. What it does require is the right programming equipment and someone who knows this generation's key registration process. We carry both. Not every locksmith who shows up claiming to do automotive work is actually set up for immobilizer programming, so asking for license and insurance before anyone touches your vehicle is always the right call.

Question 2

How do I know you're not a scam locksmith?

Accepted Answer

Scam locksmiths follow a pattern that's easy to spot once you know it. They quote a vague "service call" fee on the phone, then once you're standing in a parking lot with a car that won't start, the price multiplies. There are real accounts from 2008 MDX owners describing locksmiths who quoted one number and then kept adding fees mid-job for "programming" or "chip fees" with no explanation.

With us: you get a real estimate for your specific vehicle before I leave my location. You can verify our BSIS license number, check our reviews, and watch actual key jobs on our YouTube and TikTok channels before you ever call. If the price I quote isn't the price on the invoice, something went wrong and I want to hear about it. That's how a one-person mobile operation builds a reputation worth protecting.

Question 3

Will the replacement key work exactly like the original?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once programmed, the replacement remote flip key communicates with the immobilizer the same way the factory key does. The engine starts, the remote lock and unlock work, and the blade opens the door manually if you ever need it. Before I leave your location, I walk every function, buttons included, and confirm the vehicle starts cold.

One thing worth knowing: some owners have bought fobs online trying to save money, then found out the key wasn't compatible with their specific vehicle or arrived non-functional. The factory fob ID on the original label tells you what you need, but sourcing and verifying that is part of what I handle. Bringing your own fob is fine as long as it's the right one. I check before I start, not after.

Question 4

I have a working key, but can I add a spare for my 2008 MDX without going to the dealer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and this is one of the more common calls I get. The 2008 MDX does have an onboard key registration sequence, but it's time-sensitive and requires the existing programmed key to initiate. If you've tried the sequence from a forum post and it didn't take, the most common reasons are a missed timing window or a key that wasn't properly prepared before the attempt. Having a working key in hand makes the job faster and usually keeps the cost lower than an all-keys-lost job. I bring the equipment to do it either way, but if you have a working key, bring it out when I arrive.

Question 5

My 2008 MDX starts fine but the remote lock and unlock stopped working. Do I need a new key?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. If the engine starts, the transponder side of the key is alive. Remote function loss on its own usually points to the battery before anything else. The CR1616 in this fob is a thin cell and once it drops below a working threshold, the radio signal goes before the transponder does. That's why the car still starts but the buttons do nothing.

Swap the battery first. Make sure the replacement is actually a CR1616 and not a CR1632 or CR2016, which are common mix-ups at the register. If a fresh battery doesn't bring the remote back, there may be a pairing issue or the receiver in the vehicle may need a look. That's a short diagnostic, not a full replacement job.

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