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1996 Honda Prelude key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Oxnard CA
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1996 Honda Prelude
Key Options

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Most popular Honda key typeMost Popular
1996 Honda Prelude Remote A269ZUA101
FCC IDA269ZUA101Part #39950-S01-A01Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
1996 Honda Prelude MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 1996 Prelude uses Honda's first-gen immobilizer system, sometimes called Immobilizer I. The transponder is a Megamos ID13 fixed-code chip embedded in the key head. If your green key light on the dash blinks while cranking, the immobilizer ECU (part number 38385-S30-003 on USDM Preludes) is not reading that chip. The car will crank all day but never fire. Before chasing fuel pump relays or main relays, confirm the right chip is actually in the key.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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✓ Yes
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✓ No problem
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1996 Honda Prelude Remote Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A single dad over in Oxnard Shores had just picked up a 1996 Honda Prelude from a buy-here-pay-here lot. Decent car, fair price, one key. The lot told him to get a spare on his own.

He called the Honda dealer. They quoted him a number that made him go quiet on the phone. The car was already a stretch, and tacking on a dealer-priced remote plus a second trip just to sit in their service bay was not in the budget. He found EZ Car Keyz and asked me if that dealer price was normal. I told him it was. I also told him I do the same job for a fraction of what they wanted.

I met him at the lot before he even drove the car home. His remote's FCC ID is A269ZUA101, part number 39950-S01-A01, four-button layout with a CR2025 inside. That tells me the exact frequency and button config. I cut the high-security blade on my mobile machine and used my VVDI2 to clone the ID13 transponder so the immobilizer ECU accepted it without a full system reprogram.

Lock, unlock, trunk, panic. All four buttons verified. He drove home with two working keys, and that second key means if one ever goes missing, the next replacement is a simple add-a-key instead of an all-keys-lost job, which saves him a good chunk down the road.

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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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Nov 2025
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“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”

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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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Honda Prelude Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I need to bring my 1996 Honda Prelude to a shop for key replacement?
No. EZ Car Keyz is fully mobile. I come to wherever your Prelude is parked in Oxnard, whether that is your driveway near Oxnard Shores, your workplace, or a parking lot. Honda dealers require you to either drive in with a working key or have the car towed to their service bay. For an all-keys-lost situation, some dealers will not even schedule the work the same day because the immobilizer reset on this generation requires time with a Honda HDS or HIM tool. I handle everything on site, same visit, and you keep your car the entire time.
How does mobile key replacement work for my Prelude?
What do I need to have ready when you arrive?
My Prelude cranks but will not start and the green key light is blinking. What is going on?
Can I just buy a remote online and program it to my 1996 Prelude myself?
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Honda Prelude Key Service Areas

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📍Ventura County & SB
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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
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
Affordable 1996 Honda Prelude locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Affordable 1996 Honda Prelude locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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