2012 Acura ZDX
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2012 Acura ZDX
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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 $535 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 National City had been wrestling with her 2012 Acura ZDX 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 M3N5WY8145, 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 $286. 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 $535 on parts that just needed repair.
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”
“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”
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