2001 Honda Prelude
Mobile Key Service at Your Door in Ventura County

Q: What is a transponder key?

A transponder key is the type of key your 2001 Honda Prelude 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 2001 Honda Prelude 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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2001 Honda Prelude
Key Options

Every key cut and programmed at your location

Remote

Pairs With Key

FCC IDA269ZUA101Part #39950-S01-A01Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo

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Transponder Key

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2001 Honda Prelude Transponder Key HD106-PT

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If your Honda only has one key, get a spare made now. All-keys-lost on a Honda means the locksmith has to reset and reprogram the entire immobilizer, which takes longer and costs significantly more than a simple add-a-key.

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Honda Prelude Key: Same-Day vs Days of Waiting

Same-day vs days of waiting - the choice is clear

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2001 Honda Prelude Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

An elderly man with a cane at an independent living complex near Oxnard Transit Center called about his 2001 Honda Prelude. 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 115 for two keys. The dealer quoted 279 for one, plus the problem of actually getting there. For a Prelude key, you call me and I show up where the car is.

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Guillermo C.

Dec 2025

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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Miston

Dec 2025

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“My ignition would not turn in La Jolla and I thought I needed a tow. EZ Car Keyz repaired the ignition on the spot and also made a spare key for safety. The technician worked carefully and confidently.”

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Winter K.

Dec 2025

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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 Prelude Same-Day Service Questions

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 2001 Honda Prelude key?▼

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

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