1996 Honda Civic
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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1996 Honda Civic
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1996 Honda Civic Remote Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
A tattoo artist at his shop lot in Fallbrook asked me directly whether the key would be "as good as dealer." He had a 1996 Honda Civic and wanted a spare he could trust as his daily driver key, not just an emergency backup. Fair question, and it deserves an honest answer.
OEM Honda keys come from Honda's supplier, with the logo on the head, the exact factory housing, and a significant brand markup. Aftermarket keys use the same blade profile, same chip type, same button layout, and same circuit board design. The functional difference in daily use is zero if the aftermarket blank is good quality.
I carry aftermarket blanks that I've tested on hundreds of Honda jobs. The blade is the same profile cut to the same specifications on my machine. The transponder chip is the same generation Honda's immobilizer expects. His fob, FCC ID A269ZUA101, was a 4-button remote, and the aftermarket housing I used has the same button feel, same weight, same snap-together fit. The difference is no Honda logo on the back and roughly $120 less in his pocket.
His total was $103. Dealer charges $226 for the OEM version. Where aftermarket can go wrong is when a locksmith buys the cheapest blanks. Thin housings that crack in a month, generic chips that almost match. I test every batch of blanks I buy before they go in the van. If a batch has bad quality, I return it.
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“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”
“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”
“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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