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Q: My 1999 Acura CL cranks but won't start. Could it be the key?

It's one of the first things to check. If the engine cranks normally but refuses to fire, and there are no obvious mechanical issues, the immobilizer is a real possibility. A key with a failed or missing chip will crank the car all day and never let it start. Same goes for a hardware store copy cut from your original but without a chip inside the head.

Q: I only have one key for my 1999 Acura CL. Should I get a spare made now?

Yes, and sooner rather than later. One-key situations turn into all-keys-lost jobs fast, and all-keys-lost is a longer process. When you still have a working key, programming a spare is quicker and simpler. On the 1999 CL, having that working key present makes the whole job go smoother. Lose it, and the procedure gets more involved. Get the spare cut and programmed while you still have the original in hand.

Q: I bought a replacement key online for my 1999 CL. Will it work or does it still need programming?

It needs programming. A key blank from online will have the right profile to be cut to your car, but the transponder chip inside is not paired to your vehicle's immobilizer. Cutting it to fit the ignition is step one. Programming it is step two. Without both, it'll turn but the car won't start. Bring the blank to me and I can cut and program it in one visit.

Q: My key works most of the time but occasionally the car won't start on the first try. What's going on?

Intermittent no-starts on these are tricky. A few things can cause it. The ignition cylinder on the CL from this era was prone to wear, and if the cylinder isn't positioning the key exactly right, the immobilizer antenna around the cylinder can get an inconsistent read on the chip. The result is a no-start that clears up when you remove and reinsert the key.

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I got a call from a guy out in Pacific View, Ventura. He had a 1999 Acura CL that had been sitting for a few months while he sorted out some other things. When he finally went to drive it, it cranked but wouldn't fire. Just turned over and over, no start.

He'd already been to a locksmith shop that told him they couldn't do it and suggested he tow it to the dealer. The dealer wanted the car dropped off, said it would be a few days, and quoted him a wait that didn't work for his schedule. He found me after that.

I pulled up to his place in Pacific View and he met me outside. The key he had was a copy someone had made a while back. It was cut right, turned fine, but the head was a plain aftermarket shell with nothing in it. No chip. That was the whole problem.

I cut a new key to match his lock, enrolled the transponder with my programming equipment, and handed it to him. It started on the first turn. He stood there for a second like he was waiting for it to quit.

The dealer route would have cost him a tow, a wait, and a bill that made no sense for a job this size. He saved a good chunk and didn't have to leave the neighborhood.

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Can I get a replacement key made for my 1999 Acura CL without going to the dealer?▼

Yes. A mobile locksmith with the right equipment can cut and program a replacement key on site. The 1999 CL uses a transponder key, so the job has two parts: cutting the blade to match your ignition and door locks, and programming the chip so the immobilizer accepts it. Both happen at your location. You don't need to tow the car anywhere. Dealer is an option, but it's slower and costs more.