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Originally Posted by Steiner (Post 1200269)

So the dealer can cut the key blank? I always thought these keys were laser cut.

Dealers can cut the keys.... the questions is whether or not they would. Most if not all dealers will not cut an aftermarket key, and quite a few won't even cut a OEM (Honda or Acura) key if you don't buy it from them.

My advice is buy the OEM switchblade key & cover online, then call the closest ~20-30 dealerships to you to see if they will cut the key and how much, eventually you'll find a good dealer. I got my key cut & transponder programmed for $49.99+ tax. And iirc, you do need to bring all your keys so they can reprogram them (the transponder code, I believe).

check these thread for more info
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1072235
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...e-key-fob.html

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Originally Posted by Goobers (Post 1200271)

Dealers have the equipment to laser cut keys. The issue is more about how much they charge or if they're willing to cut a blank you got from somewhere else.

Aah for sure. Had no idea. Lol goobers at this rate i think ill just PM you :P lol!

Thanks for posting the pics! I have been thinking about doing a switchblade mod except with my autostart circuit board inside, however I'm a long ways away (engineer- and free time-wise) from even trying to figure out a way to make a big bulky key like this.

Got this done for my 2012 today.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...psdcb4b8b3.jpg

Cutting it at the Stealership was 15.00 programming was 50.00. Very pricy but I must admit... I love it.

Thank you for posting the part numbers, it made it easy.