1998 Acura RL
Home and Office Key Service in Santa Barbara County
Mobile Locksmith | We Come to You
All keys lost is our specialty. While the dealer would require a tow and days of waiting, we arrive at your location and have a new key cut and programmed on the spot.
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1998 Acura RL
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Every key cut and programmed at your location
Acura RL Key: Same-Day vs Days of Waiting
Same-day vs days of waiting - the choice is clear
1998 Acura RL Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
In Santa Barbara, out at El Capitan State Beach, I met a 1998 Acura RL owner who was running his whole day off one worn master key.
The plastic head was splitting and the transponder was rattling inside. He figured this meant a tow and a dealer appointment, and you could see him recalculating his schedule while we talked.
This RL uses Acura’s Type 1 immobilizer. The receiver coil sits around the ignition cylinder, and the immobilizer control unit lives under the dash near the steering column. When it accepts the transponder ID, it closes the starter cut relay and exchanges a serial code with the ECM or PCM so the engine is allowed to crank and run. When it does not, it can look like a dead starter even though the battery and cables test fine. (Auto Electronics 101)
I cut a fresh key, cloned his working chip, and test started it repeatedly with both keys. He kept staring at the cracked original, then finally tossed it in the console like he was done risking it. The dealer option was still there. He chose not to use it.
Need a 1998 Acura RL Key? We Come to You
Our mobile locksmith comes to your home, office, or roadside. No towing, no hassle. Just call.
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Reviews From Happy Acura Customers
Mobile service that comes to you
“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”
“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.”
“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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