I recently purchased my first honda, which came with only one key.
Of course, I get my backpack stolen and now I have zero keys.
I tried searching, but is there any way a locksmith could come to my home and cut me a new key programmed to my car.
The dealership told me I have to have the car there to program the new key, which means a 15 mile tow to the dealership and paying about $100 for a new key and labor. It's a 1998 honda accord ex 2.2L
I would rather not tow my car to get a key made so some insight would be helpful here. Thanks!

 

I think that you have a few options.

The Honda dealership can cut the key based on the VIN number. You need to buy a new set of keys, so you might as well purchase the keys from the dealership. Get a ride to the dealership and buy the new keys. Call before you go, because you may have to bring some documentation to verify that you are the owner.

You can call Honda Customer service with your VIN number and get a brake code for your car. Google Honda service bulletin a00-049.pdf. Page 7/8 explains the brake code. This will allow you to drive the car to the dealership.

Tell the dealership about the service bulletin. They should know about this.

The alternative is a locksmith. A master locksmith should be able to do this. You would have to call first to find out if they can cut you a key and if they can program the key.

 

If its a 98 Honda try Walmart for a key. If you have the integrated remote then try Ebay. You can program the key yourself (have the car recognize it).

Just be glad you don't have an 8th generation Honda. Honda made it where you have no choice but to pay the rip off price to have your key programmed at the dealer. I will never ever buy another Honda again. Overpriced, overhyped, and factory service stinks!

 

PAhonda, thank you very much for the information.
Does this service bulletin still apply to starting my vehicle without the key?
From page 7, "Preparation To start the engine without a programmed ignition key,
you need these items:
• 2000–02 Accord, 2000 and later Insight, 1999–02
Odyssey, 2000 and later S2000: Immobilizer Key
blank (master), P/N 35113-S84-A01, H/C 5435433
or P/N 35113-S84-A02, H/C 6344436
or
Immobilizer Key blank (valet), P/N 35114-S84-A01,
H/C 5435441 or P/N 35114-S84-A02, H/C 6344444"

This will probably be the best option assuming the brake code works with my 98 accord as well.

tradosaurus, to my knowledge i cannot program a new key to my car without an existing key?

 

Wait, you dislike Honda?

 

You will need a key. That is why I said that you should buy the key from the Honda dealership. You will need a ride to the dealership to get the keys. Then drive the car to the dealership using that brake code to get the keys programmed.

Call the dealership to see what documentation you will have to provide to get a new set of keys cut.

 

If you have a key contact the guy at Fix my key!. Much cheaper and you can still program your key once it is cut.

Don't pay the rip off prices at the Honda stealership.

 

Absolutely! And I have two Honda Accords. Good cars but this last one I bought (2008) I knew I was paying a bit more for a used car considering I was trading in another car but I later found out the car had been in a wreck which was conveniently left out by the salesman.

I should have bought a Ford Fusion or Hyundai or even Kia for the same quality at a much lower price.

 

Sounds like your problem lies with a Honda salesman, not the Honda itself! There's shady salesmen all over the place.