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2005 Honda Civic
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Transponder Key
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2005 Honda Civic Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2005 Honda Civic Remote NHVWB1U523
FCC IDNHVWB1U523Part #72147-S5A-A01Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote
2005 Honda Civic Remote NHVWB1U523
FCC IDNHVWB1U523Part #08E61-S5D-1M001Buttons3BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2005 Honda Civic Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2005 Civic transponder key carries a small glass pellet transponder chip inside the plastic key head. No remote, no battery, no fob. Just the chip and the blade. When you need a spare, the blank has to be the right profile for Honda's ignition cylinder AND carry the correct chip generation that the immobilizer recognizes. The cut is step one, but without the chip being properly programmed to that specific car, a perfectly cut key cranks the starter and dies immediately. Honda's onboard system on this generation does have a self-programming sequence for adding a spare when you still have a working key in hand. Two working keys, the right blank, and the right steps and you can sometimes do it yourself without a scan tool. If you are already down to one key or zero keys, that window closes and you need external programming equipment. Do not wait until you are locked out with no spare to think about this.
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A guy in Lang Ranch called me on a Tuesday afternoon. He had a 2005 Honda Civic, one key, and a blade that had been slowly working loose from the head for about a week. He was wiggling it to get it seated in the ignition every morning. That day it finally gave out completely, snapping at the neck where the plastic meets the blade.

I drove out to him in Lang Ranch, which is maybe fifteen minutes from where I usually stage in Thousand Oaks. He was standing in the parking area outside his place, broken key in one hand, phone in the other.

The blade extraction was clean. Honda ignition cylinders on this generation are forgiving to work in as long as the broken piece has not been hammered in further by repeated attempts. His had not, so it came out without drama.

I moved to the replacement. The transponder chip from his original key was intact inside the head, but the housing was cracked through, so I was working with a fresh blank. Cut the blade on my machine in the van, then ran the programming sequence. On this generation Civic, when you have a working key and are adding a spare, there is an onboard sequence you can run through the ignition. Since his only key was now in pieces, I used my programmer to enroll the new key directly.

First turn, the security light cleared and the engine ran clean. He asked me the same thing that guy always asks: is this as good as what Honda would have made? I told him the blade is cut to the same specification, the chip talks to the same immobilizer, and the key does the same one job this car asks of it. He drove off and I headed back toward the 101.

The dealer quote he had gotten earlier that week was going to take two days and cost him significantly more. He mentioned it almost as a footnote, like he had already moved on.

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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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May 2020
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“I needed a second key made for my 2012 Nissan Altima. They arrived quickly, finished in about 15 minutes, and gave me the best price I could find.”

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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Honda Civic Mobile Service FAQ

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My key broke in the ignition. Can you get it out?
Yes. Broken Civic keys are a regular call. On this generation Honda, the plastic neck where the key head meets the blade is a known weak point, especially on keys that have been on a heavy keychain for years. The leverage stress concentrates right there and eventually it gives. I extract the broken piece from the cylinder, then cut and program a new key on site. If your original chip is still intact inside the broken head, I can read it during the process. Either way you end up with a working key without having to tow the car anywhere or wait for a dealer appointment.
What exactly is a transponder key and why does my 2005 Civic need one?
My Honda is showing a key warning on the dash and will not start. Where do I begin?
Can I program a spare key for my 2005 Civic myself, or do I need a locksmith?
I bought a key blank online for my 2005 Civic. Will it work?
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Honda Civic Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
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