They keys along with the alarm remote were stolen. I am afraid the individuals that did this might know the location of my vehicle at home.
What should I do?
What should I do?
Keys Stolen: What to do?
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I had this problem before with another Honda. I ordered a completely new key cylinder set from Honda. It came with a new ignition switch, 2 doors, the backseat key cylinder, trunk, and trunk release. It came in a kit.
A search on acuraautomotiveparts.org shows a key cylinder kit for $287.41. I'd call to verify that has all the parts. I wonder if it comes with the unobtanium key.
A search on acuraautomotiveparts.org shows a key cylinder kit for $287.41. I'd call to verify that has all the parts. I wonder if it comes with the unobtanium key.
An alternative: add a hidden killswitch/immobilizer. Keys = worthless.
CokerRat said:
Not if you keep anything of value in the car. They key disarms the factory alarm and allows the person to open the doors or trunk.
so an aftermarket alarm, perferably the two way pager ones would work.
OH, and a baseball bat, or a gun.....
My 2 cents, since the alarm will be disarm with the key, it's really worthless. and no need to go for the hazzle for the key switch changed over, since a big screw driver will start your car anyway.
OH, and a baseball bat, or a gun.....
My 2 cents, since the alarm will be disarm with the key, it's really worthless. and no need to go for the hazzle for the key switch changed over, since a big screw driver will start your car anyway.
You can have all 5 cylinders removed for re-keying by any competant locksmith. The r and r charge will be the same as for replacing them with new, but the locksmaiths charges will probabally be around 25% of the price of replacing the cylinders.
HTH,
Mark
HTH,
Mark
um.....
get a two way pager.
Put one in my supra ( dont get my started on the self install it was a nightmare for the first time diy. No wires colors matched the stubid instructions and i had to learn how to test ever single wire.... it was better for me in the longer run cause now i really know what im doing :wink: )
It works good tho. I can get a page from quite a ways away. if you park outside your house or on the block, you'll always know whats happening with your car.
You can get one off ebay for .... 100$ and diy on the install. Its a good learning process.. took me 3 monht off and on
but now i can do it with any car:biggrin:
I dont even hook up the horn anymore. No one gives it a second thought when it goes off.
I have that baby on silent mode all the time. WHen my car is being violated, she waits silently, no flashing lights, no screams of the siren.... just a silent page to her baseball bat swing hero (ie:me) :biggrin:
get a two way pager.
Put one in my supra ( dont get my started on the self install it was a nightmare for the first time diy. No wires colors matched the stubid instructions and i had to learn how to test ever single wire.... it was better for me in the longer run cause now i really know what im doing :wink: )
It works good tho. I can get a page from quite a ways away. if you park outside your house or on the block, you'll always know whats happening with your car.
You can get one off ebay for .... 100$ and diy on the install. Its a good learning process.. took me 3 monht off and on
but now i can do it with any car:biggrin: I dont even hook up the horn anymore. No one gives it a second thought when it goes off.
I have that baby on silent mode all the time. WHen my car is being violated, she waits silently, no flashing lights, no screams of the siren.... just a silent page to her baseball bat swing hero (ie:me) :biggrin:
I would definitely have it re-keyed; you should also change the wireless remote receiver/transmitter combo (what kind of keyless/alarm remote was it - OEM or aftermarket? Brand?)
I always recommend installing a high db battery back-up siren inside the car in a location that is awkward to get to - e.g inside where the rear centre channel speaker is located, or under your OEM radio inside the console (not under your dash panel!)
You do need to have a key switch to isolate this however for maintenance activities when you need to decouple the main battery. Outside sirens are worthless - nobody pays attention. However try sitting inside the car with one going off in that confined space - no-one is going to tolerate that discomfort for long!
Of course, unless you change the alarm remotes it's moot.
I always recommend installing a high db battery back-up siren inside the car in a location that is awkward to get to - e.g inside where the rear centre channel speaker is located, or under your OEM radio inside the console (not under your dash panel!)
You do need to have a key switch to isolate this however for maintenance activities when you need to decouple the main battery. Outside sirens are worthless - nobody pays attention. However try sitting inside the car with one going off in that confined space - no-one is going to tolerate that discomfort for long!
Of course, unless you change the alarm remotes it's moot.
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That's a bummer. You should delete the lost transmitter from you alarm system ASAP. This information should be in your alarm owner's manual, if you don't have it check their website, almost all newer alarm systems recognize each transmitter independantly so if you lose one you can take it out of the system. I would re-key it also if it were my car.
So PumpBubble...WHERE do you park your car? Say on the weekends and nights?
What type of alarm do you have?
If you have OEM one: disconnect it. The receiver can't tell one remote from another.
Keys are a convienance for the owner only. Almost all stolen cars (not those reported stolen for insurance reasons) are stolen WITHOUT keys. It is not worth the time or expense to replace all the cylinders. Losing your keys are a light red herring...it matters: just not that much.
Just get replacement keys.
AND
Install a Normally Open "NO" alarm and be done with it. The "NO" alarm is the very important part and cut the fuel (or igniter).
The chances are very high that you have a Normally Closed alarm. Throw it away and buy an "NO" one.
The money spent rekeying, is best spent on a NO alarm---KEYS ARE UNIMPORTANT TO A THIEF!
Drew
/Curious to know what you did with your clutch.
//Your posts show a lot of drama....slow down a bit. Life is short, but you're gonna spend it running in circles.
What type of alarm do you have?
If you have OEM one: disconnect it. The receiver can't tell one remote from another.
Keys are a convienance for the owner only. Almost all stolen cars (not those reported stolen for insurance reasons) are stolen WITHOUT keys. It is not worth the time or expense to replace all the cylinders. Losing your keys are a light red herring...it matters: just not that much.
Just get replacement keys.
AND
Install a Normally Open "NO" alarm and be done with it. The "NO" alarm is the very important part and cut the fuel (or igniter).
The chances are very high that you have a Normally Closed alarm. Throw it away and buy an "NO" one.
The money spent rekeying, is best spent on a NO alarm---KEYS ARE UNIMPORTANT TO A THIEF!
Drew
/Curious to know what you did with your clutch.
//Your posts show a lot of drama....slow down a bit. Life is short, but you're gonna spend it running in circles.
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