1999 Honda Prelude
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1999 Honda Prelude
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Honda's immobilizer system is the reason your key costs more than a house key. Every Honda key since the early 2000s has a transponder chip embedded in the head or fob. When you press the start button, the car sends a radio signal to that chip. If the chip answers with the right code, the engine runs. If not, the immobilizer kills fuel injection within seconds. That's why you can't just copy a Honda key at the hardware store.
A retired postal worker near 4S Ranch thought only the dealer could program that chip. He had a 1999 Honda Prelude and needed a spare. The dealer quoted $189 and he assumed that was his only option because of the "computer stuff" involved. His neighbor had used me before and passed along my number.
I brought my Smart Pro to his car and walked through the immobilizer registration sequence. His Prelude uses an ID46 chip, which is Honda's main transponder type across most of the 2010s lineup. The ID46 just refers to the chip generation and encryption level. For you as the customer, it doesn't change anything about the process.
His spare was cut, programmed, and tested in about 30 minutes. Total was around $84. The technology inside the key is real, but the dealer markup on that technology isn't justified when a mobile locksmith carries the same programming tools.
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”
“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”
“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”
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