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2018 Acura RLX Smart Key KR580399900
FCC IDKR580399900Part #72147-TZ3-A51Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
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2018 Acura RLX Smart Key KR5V1X
FCC IDKR5V1XPart #72147-TZ3-A01Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2018 Acura RLX Smart Key
FCC IDPart #35118-TY2-A00ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Acura RLX MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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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 $591 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 Escondido had been wrestling with her 2018 Acura RLX 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 $324. 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 $591 on parts that just needed repair.

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May 2024
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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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Acura RLX Mobile Service FAQ

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Why is Acura key replacement so expensive?
Modern Acura keys are not just pieces of metal. A Smart Key has a transponder chip that communicates with the Honda immobilizer system your Acura uses, plus remote functions and often driver memory profiles for seats, mirrors, and radio presets. Programming requires access to Honda's i-HDS system, which costs the dealer $200 just for a 30-day subscription. That is why Acura dealers quote $600 to $930 for a single smart key on models like the TLX and Integra. The technology is real, but the Acura dealer markup on top of it does not have to be.
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