2017 Acura TLX
Save Big on Key Replacement in Santa Barbara County

Q: Do I need to tow my Acura to the dealer?

Not if you call us. Acura dealers will tell you to tow the vehicle in for key replacement, especially if you have no working key. But towing an AWD Acura like the MDX or RDX adds complications. One RDX owner was warned that towing would be tricky because the car was locked in park and they could not get in to shift to neutral, meaning a flatbed or dollies were required. Towing alone can add $100 to $150 to your bill before the dealer even touches the key. We come to you and handle everything on site.

Q: What do I need to prove I own the vehicle?

A valid photo ID and proof of ownership like your registration or title. We verify the VIN from the dashboard plate or door jamb sticker on your Acura to confirm the key specs. That is the same standard whether you use a locksmith or a dealer. One Integra owner confirmed the dealer accepted title or an insurance card and cut a key by VIN. We follow the same process but do it on site in minutes instead of requiring a trip to the dealer parts counter and a multi-hour wait.

Q: How many buttons does the 2017 Acura TLX key have?

Your 2017 Acura TLX key has 5 buttons. The button count helps confirm exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Acura uses different remotes across trim levels and model years. When you call us, having this detail ready helps us verify the right key before we head to your location so there are no mismatches when we arrive.

Q: What if I am not near home when I need a key?

That is exactly what mobile service is built for. Whether you are at a store, at a restaurant, stuck in a parking garage, or on a job site in Santa Barbara near De La Vina corridor, we come to you. A 2022 TLX Type S owner accidentally swam with their only key fob and had to get the car towed home, then sat stuck until Monday because both the dealer and local locksmiths were closed on Sunday. With EZ Car Keyz, one call and one visit handles everything wherever your vehicle is sitting.

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My price for a 2017 Acura TLX key covers everything. The blank, the cut, the transponder chip, and the programming through OBD. I drive to your car and do it all on the spot. It usually comes out to around 278, and there's no "diagnostic fee" or "shop supplies" tacked on after.

Dealers break it into pieces on purpose. Key blank, cutting, programming labor, shop fee. It adds up fast. A dental hygienist at her medical office in Santa Barbara found that out when she called the Acura dealer about a spare for her TLX. They quoted 524 split across four line items, and that assumed she could leave the car there for half a day.

I plugged my IM608 into the OBD port under her dash during her lunch break. The whole programming sequence took about 20 minutes while she ate in the break room. Her smart key, FCC ID KR580399900, was a 5-button smart fob that came back working perfectly.

She walked back to her afternoon patients with a spare and a receipt for 278. One number, no line items. The dealer wanted 524 broken into four charges for the same three things I did in her parking lot.

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Alexx C.

Dec 2025

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“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.”

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Sonia V.

Feb 2024

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“Marco came out quickly, cut and programmed a new BMW key fob fast, and was extremely polite and professional.”

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Edelson E.

Oct 2025

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“I got locked out of my vehicle and also lost my key. Marco came out, made a new key for my Toyota, and got me back on the road. He was professional, friendly, and clearly knows what he is doing.”

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me?▼

Yes. Call us and we will come directly to wherever you and your 2017 Acura TLX are in Santa Barbara near De La Vina corridor. We carry the tools and key blanks to handle your Acura on site. A 2007 RDX owner was locked out with a dead fob and a broken door lock cylinder, stuck debating between a locksmith and a tow truck. A mobile locksmith was the right call because they could get into the vehicle, handle the key work, and avoid the towing complications that come with an AWD Acura locked in park.

Do I need to tow my Acura to the dealer?▼

What do I need to prove I own the vehicle?▼

How many buttons does the 2017 Acura TLX key have?▼

What if I am not near home when I need a key?▼

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