2017 Acura MDX
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2017 Acura MDX
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Stuck ignitions on older Acura models are one of the most common calls I get, and dealers love turning a $200 problem into a $600 one. The third-gen TL and mid-2000s MDX are known for worn ignition cylinders where the key starts sticking, takes extra force, or won't come out without fighting the steering column. The dealer wants to sell you a new ignition assembly, new keys, and full reprogramming. That runs $619 or more. Most of the time the real problem is worn wafers, not a dead lock.
An off-duty nurse at the car wash in Fallbrook had been wrestling with her 2017 Acura MDX ignition for weeks. She'd jam the key in, wiggle it, sometimes sit there for a full minute waiting for it to turn. The dealer told her the whole assembly needed replacing.
I looked at her ignition and the wafers were worn flat on two positions. So I decoded the existing lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a new key matched to the repaired cylinder. Her separate remote fob, FCC ID KR580399900, paired right back up. I showed her the old wafers so she could see the wear and understand why the dealer's fix was overkill.
Her total was $342. The ignition turns smooth again, the key slides in clean, and she didn't replace a single part that wasn't actually broken. She was about to spend $619 on parts that just needed repair.
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“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.”
“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”
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