TextDel Sol Key Systems by Year
All Trims: S, Si, VTEC
Your Del Sol uses a straightforward mechanical key with no transponder chip and no immobilizer system. That means no programming, no electronics, and no expensive dealer equipment. We decode your lock, cut a standard Honda blade, and you are driving in minutes.
Which Key Does Your Del Sol Use?
A simple metal key with no chip inside. It turns the ignition and opens the doors, nothing electronic about it.
Same standard Honda blade as the S trim. No transponder, no battery, no programming required.
Identical key system to the Si. Despite the VTEC badge, the key is a plain mechanical blade with no electronics.
Del Sol Key Cost Breakdown
Price includes mobile service to your location, lock decoding, key cutting, and testing in your ignition and doors.
Us vs. the Dealer
The dealer orders the part and makes you wait. We show up and cut it on the spot.
Skip the Dealer - Call (805) 790-8162Common Del Sol Key and Lock Problems
Worn Ignition Cylinder
First we check the ignition tumbler. High-mileage Del Sol wafers wear from decades of use, and the targa top made these popular break-in targets that damage the cylinder further. Key jiggling or hesitant start? We rekey or replace the cylinder on-site.
Door Cylinder Actuator Failure
Del Sol owners blame the key when the door cylinder stops responding. Real culprit is usually the plastic gears inside the lock actuator, stripped after 25 years of use and weather. Key turns fine, nothing happens. We diagnose on the spot.
Lost Keys, No Duplicates Available
Lost the only key, no spare? Common on cars this old. Since there is no transponder or electronics, we decode your door or ignition cylinder and cut a fresh key on the spot. No tow, no waiting for dealer parts.
Can You Program a Del Sol Key Yourself?
There is nothing to program. Your Del Sol uses a purely mechanical key with no transponder chip and no immobilizer. You just need the key cut correctly, which requires professional lock decoding equipment.
If your Del Sol has the optional keyless entry remote, you can pair it yourself using the ignition switch. Turn the ignition to ON, press a button on the remote within 5 seconds, turn back to LOCK, and repeat three times. This only programs the remote, not the key itself.
How It Works
Call or Text Us
Reach us at (805) 790-8162. Let us know your Del Sol's exact year and trim.
We Drive to You
Wherever you are in Ventura County, whether that is a driveway in Simi Valley or a parking lot in Camarillo, we come to your location with our Lishi 2-in-1 pick tools and code cutter loaded and ready.
Cut, Test, Done
We decode your door or ignition lock, cut a fresh Honda blade on the spot, and test it in the ignition, doors, and trunk before we leave.
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Did You Know?
You would not guess it, but the Honda Del Sol was the last US-market Honda to use a true mechanical-only key system. When the 1998 Civic rolled out, Honda made transponder chips standard across the lineup. So your Del Sol sits right at the end of an era, the last Honda you could start with nothing more than a properly cut piece of metal.
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