Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. EZ Car Keyz holds a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services locksmith license (LCO#6792) and carries full liability insurance. You can verify the license number directly through the BSIS website before you call.

For a 2002 RSX specifically, the security system on this generation is well within the scope of standard automotive locksmith work - no special gateway credentials required for this era. The tools and key data needed for this vehicle are accessible through normal professional channels. What matters more for a job like this is having the right equipment and knowing the platform, and we work on these regularly.

Question 2

How do I spot a scam locksmith before one shows up to my RSX?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is consistent: a low number quoted over the phone, then a much higher number once you're stuck and they're already there. Some will also quote a "service call" fee separate from the actual work, and add a "programming fee" after the fact that was never mentioned. One thing to watch for with Acura jobs specifically - some operators quote a price for cutting a key but don't disclose upfront that the transponder programming is a separate charge. By the time you find out, you've already paid for the blade.

A legitimate shop gives you a firm, all-in estimate for your specific vehicle before anyone rolls. Ask directly: does that price include both the key and the programming. Ask for a license number and check it. Look at video content and reviews - not just star counts but whether the work shown actually matches what they're describing. We have over 100,000 followers across YouTube and TikTok showing real jobs on real cars.

Question 3

Will the replacement key and remote work exactly like the original factory unit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When the job is done right, the replacement functions the same as what came with the car. Lock, unlock, trunk release, and the transponder start - all of it. We test every function on site before we leave.

One thing RSX owners run into when they buy remotes online: the fob has to match the factory FCC ID for your specific vehicle. A remote sourced from a different trim level or a different year can look identical and still not pair correctly. We verify the correct unit for your car before heading to your location, so you're not paying twice because someone shipped the wrong part.

Question 4

I bought a replacement fob online. Can I program it myself, or do I need someone with equipment?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your situation. The 2002 RSX does have an onboard remote programming sequence - it runs through the ignition cylinder and door lock, no OBD tool required. But there's a catch: you need a working, already-programmed key present to enter the sequence. If you have one good key and you're just adding the second remote you bought online, the DIY route is a real option and there are owner-documented procedures on forums for this generation.

If you've lost all keys, or your only key is the one that's not working, the onboard sequence won't get you in. That's when you need diagnostic equipment and someone on site. Also worth confirming before you try: the replacement fob has to be the correct one for this vehicle. Wrong unit, and no sequence - DIY or otherwise - is going to make it work.

Question 5

My RSX starts fine but the remote stopped working. Does the whole key need to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. If the car starts, the transponder side of your key is still talking to the immobilizer. The remote portion is a separate circuit in the same fob, and it fails independently.

First move is the CR2025. A battery that reads low on a multimeter can still drop out under the load of transmitting a signal, so "not dead" and "good enough" aren't the same thing. Swap it with a fresh cell, make sure the contacts are clean and seated flat, and retest at close range first.

If a new battery doesn't bring it back, the remote may need to be re-registered to the vehicle, or the fob itself has a damaged board. Either way, you're not looking at replacing the transponder or re-doing the immobilizer side of things - just the remote function.

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