Need a Honda key or fob in Memphis? Accord, Civic, CR-V
We make spares and lost-key replacements for the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and other Hondas where the car is parked. Send us the VIN and we reply with an all-in price.
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Which Honda key does your car have?
It depends on the year and trim. Honda moved from chip keys with a separate remote, to remote-head keys, to push-to-start smart keys.
- Before about 1998: metal keys on most models, cut only.
- Late 1990s to mid 2000s: chip keys, with the remote as a separate fob on the ring. You may need to replace two things, or only one.
- Mid 2000s on: many models moved to a remote-head key, with the buttons built into the key.
- Mid 2010s on: push-to-start smart keys spread from upper trims to most of the range. Some base trims kept a flip key for a few more years.
The blade matters as well. Many Hondas from the late 2000s on use a high-security blade, with a wavy track milled along the middle instead of notches on the edge. It needs a different cutting machine, which the tech carries in the van.
What keys do the Accord, Civic and CR-V use?
All three went from a chip key with a separate remote, to a remote-head key, to a smart key, at slightly different times.
Accord
Older Accords pair a chip key with a separate remote. Later turn-key Accords carry the buttons in the key head, and upper trims moved to a smart key earlier than the rest of the range.
Civic
The Civic followed the same path a few years later. Some base trims kept a flip key after push-to-start became common on the others.
CR-V
The CR-V went from chip key with a remote, to remote-head key, to smart key on many trims. A start button on the dash means a smart key quote.
Separate remote, or all in one?
On older Hondas the chip key and the remote are two items, and you may need to replace only one of them.
Lost only the remote? The key still starts the car, so you only pay for a remote. Lost the key but kept the remote? Then you need a chip key, not a fob. Tell us exactly which pieces you still have.
Can a locksmith do Honda keys, or do you need the dealer?
Most Honda key work happens at the car, including all keys lost on most models. Only some of the newest Hondas need the dealer.
That covers spares, remote-head keys, flip keys, smart keys, and all keys lost on most models. Honda's system usually lets the tech pair a new key through the port under the dash, without pulling the dash apart.
Some of the newest Hondas need security access that independent tools may not have yet. Your VIN decides it, and we tell you when you contact us, not at the curb.
Why does the green key light flash on a Honda?
It means the car is not reading the chip in the key, so the engine will not run.
A common Honda complaint: the key opens the door and turns the ignition, the engine cranks or stays silent, and the green key symbol flashes on the dash.
- A cracked or dropped key head can knock the chip loose.
- A key from a hardware store may be cut right but have no programmed chip.
- If your spare starts the car, you need a new key, not an ignition repair.
What does a Honda key cost?
A spare chip key is the simplest Honda job, then a remote-head key, then a push-to-start smart key.
With no key left, see all keys lost for the ownership papers to have ready. Send us the VIN, and we text back one all-in price.
Questions people ask
Can you replace only the remote on my older Honda?
Yes. A separate remote can be paired on its own. Send a photo of the remote and the key so we quote the right part.
My Honda smart key is dead. How do I start the car?
With your foot on the brake, touch the start button with the fob itself, H logo side toward the button, then press it. The hidden blade in the fob opens the door.
Will a Honda fob I bought online work?
Many new aftermarket fobs do. Used Honda smart keys bought online often cannot be paired again, so send us the part number before you buy one.
How much does an Accord key replacement cost?
The year and trim decide which key your Accord takes: a chip key, a remote-head key or a push-to-start smart key, each costing more than the one before. Send us the VIN and we quote the exact one, all-in.
Can you make a Honda key with no original?
Yes, on most models, at the car. You show proof of ownership, and it is quoted as a lost-key job, which costs more than a spare.
Why does my Honda key look different from my friend's?
Honda changed blades and chips several times. Two keys from different years or trims rarely share the same blank, which is why the VIN matters.
Send us your details
Tell us what happened and we'll text or call you back with the all-in price. Got a photo of the lock, key or VIN sticker? Reply to our text with it.