1998 Honda Odyssey
No-Tow Key Replacement in Ventura County

Q: What is a transponder key?

A transponder key is the type of key your 1998 Honda Odyssey uses. It contains a programmed chip that communicates with your vehicle immobilizer system to verify it is an authorized key before the engine will start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions depending on your trim level. Without proper programming, even a perfectly cut key will not start your Honda because the security system will reject it.

Q: Why does the dealer take so long on Honda keys?

Because the actual programming is a small part of the dealer visit. The real time goes to check-in and paperwork, waiting in a queue for the next available tech, the tech retrieving the scan tool and pulling up your VIN, and then closeout paperwork. One Honda tech admitted their shop charges about 245 in labor for programming that takes only minutes to actually perform. On top of that, if the fob needs to be ordered, Honda parts delays can stretch days to over a week. We cut all of that out and do the job at your vehicle in 30 to 45 minutes.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 1998 Honda Odyssey key?

The FCC ID is A269ZUA101. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. Having this number ready when you call speeds up the process and confirms we are bringing the right key to your location.

Q: Is same-day service available for all-keys-lost?

Yes. We stock common Honda key blanks and fobs on our truck, so we can handle most all-keys-lost situations the same day you call. The full AKL process on a Honda, including decoding, cutting, immobilizer reset, and programming, typically takes 45 to 90 minutes on site. Honda dealers often cannot do same-day AKL because the fob needs to be ordered, the car needs to be towed in, and a tech with the right credentials needs to be available. We bring everything to your vehicle and get it done in one visit.

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1998 Honda Odyssey
Key Options

We bring everything to you, wherever you are

Remote

Pairs With Key

FCC IDA269ZUA101Part #39950-S01-A01Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo

✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site

Transponder Key

Cheaper

1998 Honda Odyssey Transponder Key HD106-PT

Key BlankHD106-PTPart #BHD106-PT

✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site

Mechanical Key

Budget

Surf Key

Key BlankHD103TypeEmergency Blade

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EZ Car Keyz technician holding a programmed car key

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Most Honda smart keys use a CR2032 battery. If your fob stops working after a battery change, check the edge contact clip inside the case. It can bend away from the coin cell and lose connection. A small nudge back into place fixes it.

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Wait Time

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1998 Honda Odyssey Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

An elderly man with a cane at an independent living complex near Ojai Meadows Preserve called about his 1998 Honda Odyssey. He used a cane and the idea of getting to a dealer wasn't just an inconvenience, it was a real problem. His daughter usually helped but she was traveling. His only key's remote was getting unreliable and he wanted a spare before it failed completely.

I went to his complex that morning. His car used an older edge-cut system. I brought my HO01 Lishi to decode the lock and verify the mechanical side, then cut a fresh key and programmed the transponder through OBD. His separate remote, FCC ID , was a -button fob that I paired to the car 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 15 miles away. His total was 102 for two keys. The dealer quoted 256 for one, plus the problem of actually getting there. For a Odyssey key, you call me and I show up where the car is.

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1998 Honda Odyssey

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Bradley B.

May 2024

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“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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Antoine M.

Dec 2025

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“I am very pleased with the value of the service I received from Marco at EZ Car Keyz. They arrived extremely fast, opened my door in no time, and the price was right on point.”

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Gordon H.

Dec 2020

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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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1998 Honda Odyssey Same-Day Service FAQ

Money questions, straight answers

How long does the Honda dealer take for key replacement?▼

Longer than you would think for a job that takes minutes of actual programming time. Honda owners report 1.5 to 3 hours at the dealer for a key replacement visit. One owner spent 3 hours at a Honda dealer and paid 135 only to leave with a non-working key. Honda service departments typically book 1 to 2 hour slots for key work, but by the time you check in, wait for a tech, and sit through paperwork, the real door-to-door time is often much longer. If fob stock is an issue, add days to a week before they even start.

What is a transponder key?▼

Why does the dealer take so long on Honda keys?▼

What is the FCC ID for the 1998 Honda Odyssey key?▼

Is same-day service available for all-keys-lost?▼

Questions? Call (805) 790-8162