2005 honda accord, stolen valet key

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Topic: 2005 honda accord, stolen valet key

Posted By: hondkeys
Subject: 2005 honda accord, stolen valet key
Date Posted: September 03, 2008 at 4:32 PM

My valet key for 2005 Honda Accord was stolen. To make my car fully secure, Honda says it has to replace the locks and keys and reprogram. Total cost $1100.00 There must be some othern less expensive way. I know they can just reprogram but thet still allows the stolen key to open the car door (though not start it, they say).

Help!

Otter

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Posted By: Hornshockey
Date Posted: September 03, 2008 at 4:48 PM

do you know who stole it, do you think they might know you? I would imagine the probability of the key finding it's way back into your specific car is pretty low.

Although rekeying would be the only way to make sure that the stolen key will not open the doors to your car, you could add an aftermarket alarm and keyless entry. That way if the key is used to open the door you'll at least have a way of knowing.

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Posted By: hondkeys
Date Posted: September 03, 2008 at 9:06 PM

Otter again. Further to my plea for ideas about the keying on my Honda Accord. The breakin occured in my driveway so it would be easy for the thief to find his/her way back.

Otter

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Posted By: icarus_icarus
Date Posted: September 05, 2008 at 3:12 AM

Picking up a used key-set from the wreckers might be the cheapest way, and have it reprogrammed then.

Talk to a locksmith too, maybe the cylinders can be rekeyed?

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Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: September 05, 2008 at 10:25 PM

you leave spare keys in your car? well is uggest getting a new lock and new set of keys.

Posted By: chriswallace187
Date Posted: September 06, 2008 at 12:53 AM

Is it worth probably $500 or more(used key cylinders plus install and new keys) to reduce the risk of any vehicle contents getting stolen?

Yes - get them.

No - just have the dealer reprogram the existing keys.

Simple as that.

I personally lean towards just reprogramming...how often do you leave something in the passenger compartment worth $500? Your inside trunk release can be locked with the master key only, for what its worth. Save the money and buy a nice little pistol to blow the guy's head off when he comes back.

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