Ok, I have what I thought was the valet key to my 2007 Honda Accord, but everytime I try to turn the car on it won't turn over. Instead, it sounds like it wants to start and then a little green key blinks on the dash. I was told this was because there was something wrong with the key, like someone could have messed it up. I have tried to find locksmiths to cut me a new key but so far everyone wants $200 and up, that seems to be ridiculous to me for a key.

Any advice on how to just get around this issue??

Thanks!

2007 Honda Accord EX V-6

 

key is probably ok. you need to take ALL the keys including the valet to the dealer and have them re-registered with the ECM of your car. last i heard, they were charging 1.0 flat rate, should be less than the 200 bucks at the locksmith and then you would still have a key that didn't work unless they had/have access to the honda diagnostic system (HDS)

 

Thanks Jeff, the only key I have is the valet key or what everyone seems to think is the valet key. I can't find anyone local to Texas, surrounding Dallas area, that is willing to do it for less than $200. The ones that say $200 are all saying they are giving me a deal. I unfortunately don't have that kind of money to spend on a key...that's practically a car payment!!

 

Now the plot thickens. did that key ever start and run the car? if so, you have a crank/no start condition that needs to be diagnosed...unlikely it's the key, the transponders rarely if ever fail.