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The 1997 Acura TL uses a plain metal key with no chip, no fob, no remote. The lock cylinder is what matters here. These cars are old enough that the ignition and door locks can get stiff or worn, and a key cut from a worn original will just perpetuate the problem. Always decode the lock or pull the key code from the VIN before cutting. A fresh key cut to spec will feel noticeably better than one copied from a tired original.
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Ramona Highlands is the kind of neighborhood where driveways are long and the nearest dealer is a real drive. A guy out there called me because his only key for a 1997 Acura TL had snapped. Not lost, snapped. Half of it was still in his hand and the other half was sitting in the ignition cylinder.

That changes the job. Before a new key does anything, the broken piece has to come out cleanly without damaging the cylinder. I drove out to his place with the extraction tools already in the van.

I got the broken piece out intact, which is the part that can go wrong if you rush it. Then I decoded the lock, cut a replacement key to match, and worked it through the cylinder a few times to confirm smooth operation. No drama, no tow truck, no leaving the car at a shop for two days.

He had one comment after I handed him the new key: he did not realize this could be done in a driveway. Most people assume a situation like that means a flatbed and a dealer visit. It does not.

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“Super fast service. About 20 minutes from the call he was already there. He had an authentic replacement on hand and made a spare key for my 2017 Nissan Rogue in about 15 minutes. Great prices, friendly, and very professional.”

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Jan 2025
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“Fast, affordable, and a great price. Marco did an amazing job and made a key for our Nissan Kicks quickly and professionally. Everything worked perfectly.”

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Oct 2025
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“I got locked out of my vehicle and also lost my key. Marco came out, made a new key for my Toyota, and got me back on the road. He was professional, friendly, and clearly knows what he is doing.”

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Acura TL Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does an Acura dealer take for a key replacement on an older TL?
For a 1997 TL with a mechanical key, the actual cutting takes a few minutes once a tech gets to it. The wait is the problem. Dealers run key work through their service write-up queue, and an older vehicle with no electronic component to program can sit low on the priority list. Owners of late-90s Acuras have reported waits of an hour or more for what is ultimately just a key cut. A mobile locksmith handles it on site, on your schedule, without the queue.
What kind of key does the 1997 Acura TL actually use?
Why does a simple key replacement still take time if there is no programming involved?
My 1997 TL key turns hard and sometimes gets stuck in the ignition. Do I need a new ignition cylinder?
Can I get a replacement key made without the original?
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