DIY: Acura TL Switchblade Key Fob
I PM'ed you with the dealer name, but it's Richmond Acura in Richmond BC, Canada!!
I'd buy one from the dealer. As a licenced automotive technician, i see LOTS off ppl purchase stuff off of ebay. I do it myself. What i've come across is, aftermarket/fake keys aren't the right size. Some are too big or too small and they won't work. Do dealer. Just to be safe. but hey, it's just a suggestion and from my experience.
New Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 16
From: Barrie, Ontario
Great DIY!!!!
I have a Fit base with keyless. The key and the remote are separate. I am really interested in consolidating the two into a switchblade thingamajig. Thank you and +10 cool points to you.
I am also wondering where the best price for the TL key fob is. I'm starting to research this. I'll post the best price I find.
In the interest of saving money I am thinking the blank key blade can be cut by home depot or locksmith for cheaper.
I have a Fit base with keyless. The key and the remote are separate. I am really interested in consolidating the two into a switchblade thingamajig. Thank you and +10 cool points to you.
I am also wondering where the best price for the TL key fob is. I'm starting to research this. I'll post the best price I find.
In the interest of saving money I am thinking the blank key blade can be cut by home depot or locksmith for cheaper.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19
From: Ontario
Awesome DIY I ended up purchasing my Key fob at the Acura dealer near my work, ended up costing $53, however, when I went to get it cut at the Honda dealership I didn't have to pay a cent!!! So I guess I was lucky enough that the guy did it for me for free.
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 18
From: Florida - USA
Base Remtoe -> Sport Remoet
Originally Posted by [B
Blaw[/b]] Originally Posted by Blaw
Great DIY!!!!
I have a Fit base with keyless. The key and the remote are separate. I am really interested in consolidating the two into a switchblade thingamajig. Thank you and +10 cool points to you.
I am also wondering where the best price for the TL key fob is. I'm starting to research this. I'll post the best price I find.
In the interest of saving money I am thinking the blank key blade can be cut by home depot or locksmith for cheaper.
Great DIY!!!!
I have a Fit base with keyless. The key and the remote are separate. I am really interested in consolidating the two into a switchblade thingamajig. Thank you and +10 cool points to you.
I am also wondering where the best price for the TL key fob is. I'm starting to research this. I'll post the best price I find.
In the interest of saving money I am thinking the blank key blade can be cut by home depot or locksmith for cheaper.
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I am trying to find out more info...specifically whether this TL remote is interchangeable with the Fit Base remote.
On the back of my base remote, it says "ALPS electric Co., Ltd Japan"
On the back of the TL remote, it says "OMRON Corporation Japan"
The FCC ID is also different.
What does it say on the back of the Fit Sport's key?
On the back of my base remote, it says "ALPS electric Co., Ltd Japan"
On the back of the TL remote, it says "OMRON Corporation Japan"
The FCC ID is also different.
What does it say on the back of the Fit Sport's key?
I am trying to find out more info...specifically whether this TL remote is interchangeable with the Fit Base remote.
On the back of my base remote, it says "ALPS electric Co., Ltd Japan"
On the back of the TL remote, it says "OMRON Corporation Japan"
The FCC ID is also different.
What does it say on the back of the Fit Sport's key?
On the back of my base remote, it says "ALPS electric Co., Ltd Japan"
On the back of the TL remote, it says "OMRON Corporation Japan"
The FCC ID is also different.
What does it say on the back of the Fit Sport's key?
New Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 18
From: Florida - USA
-d
Unfortunately that FCC ID does not match up with any of the available switchblade keys or any of the combined key + alarm fobs currently available. There may be some aftermarket ones, but from the reading I've done (mainly on Honda Element sites) you're unfortunately out of luck.
New Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 16
From: Barrie, Ontario
Unfortunately that FCC ID does not match up with any of the available switchblade keys or any of the combined key + alarm fobs currently available. There may be some aftermarket ones, but from the reading I've done (mainly on Honda Element sites) you're unfortunately out of luck.
I have run into an interested problem. I went to program the key and only the lock function works. My TL key will not unlock the car. I even tried the same learn process using the unlock button, and the car will unlock, until I pull the key out, then it will only lock... I don't know what to do with it.
How are you liking the key?