I'm purchasing the car through a dealer who is handling the car on a consignment sale. I haven't taken delivery of the car yet - expect to do so on Tuesday (11/14). Without going into too much detail, the car is being sold as a result of "tension between family members". I have spoken to the dealer and it seems he is making a good effort to get the keys for me.
If the dealer comes through and gets the keys, then there's no problem. But what if the dealer is unsuccessful and can't get the other keys?
First of all, the condition of the car (and the price) are just too good to turn down... so even if I only get one key,
I'm still going to take delivery of this car
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If I don't get the other keys, I see two problems, 1) how do I get replacement keys made, and 2) what about the other original keys - out there somewhere - in someone else's hands, who could just walk up and drive my car away?
I realize that this is a very rare instance and not too many people have been in this situation... if at all.
If I don't get the other keys and it is an easy (and inexpensive) process for me to "fix it" myself, then I will. But I don't know how the Acura "key replacement" process works in a case like this and I need to know how big of a fuss to make if the dealer is unsuccessful at getting the keys.
So, I was hoping to gather some information so I could make an informed reaction...
- How will I make duplicate keys?
- Is it as simple as just ordering a replacement "Master" key?
- Will I have to replace the "immobilizer receiver" and get a new set of keys?
- How much does the "immobilizer receiver" cost?
- Etc.
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nsx1
2000 Yellow/Black/6-sp #172
http://www.nsx1.com
[This message has been edited by nsx1 (edited 10 November 2000).]
