Question 1

Are you licensed and insured to work on Acura vehicles in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EZ Car Keyz is licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS License LCO#6792) and carries full insurance. For a 2011 Acura MDX, the immobilizer enrollment requires professional programming equipment and verified credentials. Not every locksmith who shows up with a generic tool set can actually complete the job on a vehicle this age with this security system. When you call, I can walk you through exactly what the process looks like for your specific key situation before anyone drives anywhere.

Question 2

How do I know you are not one of those bait-and-switch locksmiths?

Accepted Answer

The pattern with scam operations is consistent: a low number quoted over the phone, then a much higher number once you are standing in a parking lot with no other options. Some will quote a base fee and then add separate charges for "programming," "equipment," or "each key" after arrival.

With EZ Car Keyz, you get a firm estimate for your 2011 Acura MDX before I leave. I explain what is involved, what parts are needed, and what the total looks like. No surprises on arrival. The BSIS license number is real and searchable. We also have over 100,000 followers across YouTube and TikTok where you can watch the actual work being done on vehicles like yours, with no editing tricks. If a locksmith will not give you a firm number over the phone or cannot tell you their license number, that is your answer right there.

Question 3

Will the replacement key work exactly like my original fob?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A properly programmed replacement remote flip key for the 2011 MDX talks to the vehicle security system the same way the factory original does. All four buttons function, the transponder chip pairs with the immobilizer so the engine starts normally, and the mechanical blade operates the door lock cylinder as a backup.

One thing worth knowing: some owners have bought replacement fob shells or complete fobs online and found them incompatible or dead on arrival. The fob has to match the factory FCC ID on your vehicle. I verify the correct fob for your specific MDX before heading to your location, so there is no guessing on site.

Question 4

My 2011 MDX starts fine but the remote buttons stopped working. Do I need a whole new key?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. This is one of the more common complaints on these fobs. The flip key design means the transponder chip and the remote transmitter are in the same unit, but they operate independently. If the car starts without complaint but the lock, unlock, and liftgate buttons are dead or weak, the issue is almost always the CR1616 battery or a contact problem inside the fob housing, not the programming. A worn hinge pin on the flip mechanism can also cause intermittent issues as the blade shifts slightly and moves internal components.

Start with a fresh CR1616, verify it is seated correctly, and test all four buttons. If one or two work and others do not, that points to a worn contact pad inside the shell. Fob shell replacements are a quick fix when the electronics themselves are still good.

Question 5

I have one working key for my 2011 MDX. Should I get a spare made now or wait until I actually need one?

Accepted Answer

Get the spare now. An all-keys-lost situation on the 2011 MDX is a more involved job than simply adding a second key when one already works. With a working key present, the process is faster and simpler. Lose that last key and the job gets harder, longer, and costs more.

One spare key made while you still have the original is the most practical thing you can do for a vehicle you rely on daily.

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