Honda Passport Key Replacement (1998-2002) in Ventura County

Q: What is the FCC ID and part number for the 1998-2002 Passport key fob?

The OEM 3-button remote head key uses FCC ID HYQ1512R. Part numbers you might see are RSS-210 or 8-97149-392-0. The key blade is an HD103 blank, which is a standard cut. We stock compatible replacements and can cut the blade to match your Passport's ignition on-site anywhere in Ventura County.

1998 - 2002

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Honda Passport Key Technology

Second Generation (RTM)

1998-2002

Your Passport uses a 3-button remote head key with FCC ID HYQ1512R and a standard blade. The remote portion handles lock, unlock, and panic. Transponder chip details on this generation need to be verified on your specific vehicle, which is something we check on arrival before doing any work.

Which Key Does Your Passport Use?

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Remote Head Key

1998-2002

This is a traditional metal key with a chunky plastic head that has three buttons built in. The remote controls your door cylinders, and the blade turns the ignition like any normal key.

Passport Key Replacement Pricing

Price includes the key blank, cutting, remote programming, and on-site service anywhere in Ventura County.

Key Type

EZ Car Keyz

Honda Dealer

1998-2002 (Second Gen RTM)

Remote Head Key

$95 - $165

$150 - $350

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EZ Car Keyz vs. the Dealer

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EZ Car Keyz

Honda Dealer

Location

We come to you

You drive or tow to them

Typical Wait

Same day, usually within the hour

1-3 business days

Key + Programming

$95 - $165

$150 - $350

Tow Required

Often yes, if all keys lost

Hours

6 AM - 11:30 PM, 7 days

Weekday service hours

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Common Honda Passport Key Problems

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Remote Programming Failure

Check your timing. On-board programming needs ACC to LOCK three cycles in three seconds; most failures are too slow. Some Passports need five cycles, not three. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will sort it in your Oxnard driveway or wherever.

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Remote Head Key Battery Failure

Remote stops locking and unlocking? Nine times out of ten, just a dead CR1616 in the key head. Tricky part is popping the case open without cracking it: coin in the side seam, twist gently, battery positive up, snap it back.

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Lost All Remotes Erases Others

Door cylinders stop responding to any remote in a Simi Valley parking lot? On-board programming can erase existing remotes if steps go wrong. Passport supports up to four remotes, all programmed together. We carry HYQ1512R and reprogram all on the spot.

Can You Program a Passport Key Yourself?

1998-2002 (Second Gen RTM)

Yes - DIY Possible

You can program the remote portion yourself using the on-board procedure with ignition and door cycles. However, if your Passport has a transponder chip in the key blade, that part requires professional equipment. The remote DIY process works, but the timing is tight and trips people up.

How It Works

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Reach us at (805) 790-8162. Tell us your exact year and whether you have any working keys left.

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Wherever you are in Ventura County, from Camarillo to Moorpark, we are already in the area.

Cut, Program, and Test

We cut your new key to match your Passport's ignition, program the remote, verify any transponder requirements on your specific vehicle, and test everything before we leave.

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Honda Passport Key FAQs

Can I program a new key fob myself for my 1998-2002 Honda Passport? ▼

Here is the honest answer: yes, but only the remote portion. The on-board procedure works like this. Open the driver door, cycle the ignition from ACC to LOCK three times within three seconds, close and open the door twice, repeat the ignition cycles, then close and open the door once more. When the locks cycle on their own, press Lock then Unlock on your new remote within 20 seconds. This adds remotes without erasing your existing ones. But if your key has a transponder chip that needs programming, that part requires professional tools. Call us at (805) 790-8162 and we will handle the whole thing.

What is the FCC ID and part number for the 1998-2002 Passport key fob? ▼

Does the 1998-2002 Honda Passport have a transponder key system? ▼

Here is the honest answer: it is not fully confirmed across all 1998-2002 Passports. Sources verify the remote head key and the mechanical blade, but the transponder chip type is unverified for this specific model. Some may have one, some may not. That is exactly why we check your vehicle first before recommending anything. We will read your key and ignition system on arrival and tell you exactly what you need. No guessing, no unnecessary charges. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will figure it out together.

Why won't my new fob program to my 2001 Honda Passport? ▼

Almost always a timing issue. Those ignition cycles from ACC to LOCK need to happen within three seconds, and the door open and close steps need to happen within ten seconds. Rush it or drag it out and the Passport will not enter programming mode. Also, some 2001 Passports need five ignition cycles instead of three. Try it again with five cycles and watch for the locks to cycle on their own after step six. If it still will not take, call us at (805) 790-8162. We run into this one all the time in Thousand Oaks and across Ventura County, and we can usually get to you the same day.

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Did You Know?

Most people do not know this: the 1998-2002 Honda Passport key fob uses a Ford-compatible FCC ID (HYQ1512R). That is because the Passport was not really a Honda under the skin. It was built on the Isuzu Rodeo platform, and that shared heritage carried over into the electronics, including the keyless entry system.

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