2018 Acura TLX
Key Made at Your Location in Santa Barbara County

Q: How long does programming take once you are at my car?

That depends on the model and situation. A straightforward add-a-key on an older MDX can be cut and programmed in under 15 minutes. A newer push-to-start TLX or RDX takes closer to 20 to 30 minutes because of the immobilizer registration protocol. An all-keys-lost job adds a full immobilizer reset on top of cutting and programming. In all cases, we are talking well under an hour of actual work at your vehicle. No waiting room, no queue, no dispatcher between you and the tech.

Q: Can you make a key faster than the dealer?

Yes. The actual programming time is the same because the technology does not change. But we cut out everything that slows the dealer down: no appointment wait, no repair order queue, no walking to parts, no waiting for a certified tech to free up. Dealers book Acura key programming as 0.5 to 1.0 labor hour, but the full dealer visit takes 1.5 to 2 hours once you account for internal workflow. With us, you get the same programming result without the dealership overhead eating your day.

Q: How many buttons does the 2018 Acura TLX key have?

Your 2018 Acura TLX key has 5 buttons. Knowing this before you call helps us grab the right key and head straight to you without any back and forth. The faster we can confirm your key details, the faster we can get to your location and get the job done.

Q: What if I am stranded and need help right now?

Call us. Tell us your year, make, model, and where you are in the Old Mission Santa Barbara area of Santa Barbara. We will give you a price and an arrival window on the spot. If you have no working key, do not call a tow truck first. We can come to wherever the vehicle is sitting and handle everything on site. Acura owners who tow to the dealer pay $100 to $150 for the tow on top of $450 to $800 for the key work, and they may not get the car back the same day. One RDX owner with AWD found out the hard way that towing was complicated because the car was locked in park. We get you driving again where you are.

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An elderly man with a cane at a senior living community near Old Mission Santa Barbara called about his 2018 Acura TLX. He didn't drive much anymore but he needed the car for medical appointments. His only key remote had stopped working and the blade was getting hard to turn in the ignition. Getting to a dealer across town wasn't just an inconvenience for him, it was a real problem. His daughter usually helped but she was traveling that week.

I went to his building that morning. His TLX used an older remote-head setup with the HON66 keyway. I used my HON66 Lishi to decode the lock and verify the mechanical side, then cut a fresh blade and programmed the transponder through OBD. His remote fob, FCC ID KR5995364, was a 5-button unit that I paired at the same time. I showed him how to check the battery in the remote so he'd know before it died on him again.

He didn't have to leave his building, call his daughter, or figure out transportation to a dealer 12 miles away. His total was 286 for two keys. Dealer quoted 535 for one, plus the problem of actually getting there. For a TLX key, you call me and I show up where the car is.

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Feb 2024

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“The dealership quoted me $600 for a new Honda key. EZ Car Keyz did it for $225, same day, cut and programmed at my house. Works perfectly. Everyone should know this is an option.”

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Oct 2025

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“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.”

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Jul 2025

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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Acura TLX Same-Day Service Questions

How mobile key service works

What if I need a Acura key after hours or on the weekend?▼

Most Acura dealer service departments close by 5 or 6 PM and are closed on Sundays. If you lose your key on a Saturday evening or any time after hours, you are stuck until Monday unless you call a mobile locksmith. A 2022 TLX Type S owner who accidentally killed their only fob on a Sunday had the car towed home and then sat stuck because both the dealer and local locksmiths were closed. We work outside of normal dealer hours so you are not left waiting days for a key.

How long does programming take once you are at my car?▼

Can you make a key faster than the dealer?▼

How many buttons does the 2018 Acura TLX key have?▼

What if I am stranded and need help right now?▼

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