Well, boys, can I make this work with a little super glue?

 

😂 I love the layout, MC.
Super glue should do it! Just make sure the battery is fresh and try to cover as many mating surfaces as possible. Oh, might be wise to do a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol beforehand on said surfaces.
I believe in you!

 

Thanks, Pyts. I'm not much of a handy sort of a guy, so your faith in me may be tested. By the way, I noticed that Postimages wasn't doing me any favors, so I uploaded the image from my desktop.

Part C broke off from Part E. I thought that I would insert Part A into Part E, then glue on Part C. That would avoid permanently gluing Part D and E together.

QUESTION: Before I begin, does anybody have a key that they are not using? Or does anybody know where I can get replacements for Parts D and E?

 

Luckily, I haven't had any key issues, but can't you go to Honda to get a replacement key?

 

I believe I can, but I understand that they are expensive.

 

In addition, since the innards still work, couldn't you get something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Crosstour-O.../dp/B07HMT1TN7

 

We have a Bingo! That is exactly the sort of Reply that I was hoping to get.

A thousand thanks.

 

I would recommend the following options for your consideration:

1. buy a new key from the dealer or college hills honda and get it programmed
2. buy a knock-off fob from amazon or ebay to put your guts into (did this with a garage door opener once &#128514
3. buy a battery, clean the stuff, glue the case shut along all the seams

I think if you try to limit the surfaces glued to allow the battery to be later replaced, it may work. But it won't be as strong as a fully glued case, which won't be as strong as a case with unbroken clips and a screw.

It might be time to consider whether the key is wearing down anyways. like, if it gets kinda stuck in the ignition. But if it seems good, i'd prolly try option #2

 

Key wearing down? Damn it, Pyts. You're not supposed to give me new things to worry about.

 

How is this done? Who can program it and cut it besides the dealer?

 

Anybody can program it. You're not programming the key. You're programming the car to recognize the fob. Info in the car's owner's manual.

 

This guy shows you how to can program a key. May I assume it will work on our Fits?

 

In my picture above, is Part B a transponder that is required for the ignition key to work, or is it just to open/close the door locks?

 

If you want oem, Honda sells the key casing separately

 

A similar question was just posted and discussed on this forum less than a week ago:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-chip-key.html

For an immediate cheap fix, you can replace just your broken key case for $6.00-$7.00 off Ebay or Amazon. You will install the working key and circuit board/ chip assembly from your current key into the new replacement case.

If you need a second key, you can get it done less expensively through some hardware store's key cutting departments. They will provide the key assembly, cut the new key, program the new transponder to your car security system, and then it needs to be programmed, as per post #13 on this posting, to work your lock/ unlock function. They can do that for you as well.