When I bought the Quest Van, it only came with one key. I have researched the purchase of an additional key and the local quality Key Shop wants $90 for the key with programming.
The dealership wants $145 !!!
Is there a lower cost option or self programming capability.
We're no talking about a super high tech key here. I know it has a chip but this is still just a metal key with a black head. This does not even have a remote lock clicker built into it.
IIRC, that sounds about right for a programmable key. We had a local company that was all they did was come around to the dealers and made/programmed keys for non-franchise cars. The typical rate was about 80-100
I've seen chipped keys with cut and programming at the Walmart oil/tire counter for ~$40
RE: Self Programming. You can do it on some cars but not on others. First gen Ford Focuses could be self programmed. I did it for mine, even cut the key while I was working in the hardware store. Directions were in the owners manual.
But the catch was that you had to have 2 original keys to do it. All the folks who bought one used and only got one key had to pay the dealer $100 for another key.
Can you get a cheap key made without a chip and just stash the chipped key under or inside the steering column close to the key cylinder? I know that works for GM cars..
Hal wrote: RE: Self Programming. You can do it on some cars but not on others. First gen Ford Focuses could be self programmed. I did it for mine, even cut the key while I was working in the hardware store. Directions were in the owners manual. But the catch was that you had to have 2 original keys to do it. All the folks who bought one used and only got one key had to pay the dealer $100 for another key.
I know for my nissan you can't do it yourself, period. I can and did program new clickers, but can't do the keys.
novaderrik wrote: Can you get a cheap key made without a chip and just stash the chipped key under or inside the steering column close to the key cylinder? I know that works for GM cars..
You should, if it is a conventional cut. Not the case with a modern Honda. Then there is also a potential issue of if it gets fob locked then the alarm goes of if you unlock any other method. I have considered it for the Dakota because that thing has auto locked itself idling in the driveway multiple times.
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