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logicdc
08-26-2010, 10:24 PM
FYI replacing 01-02 Civic key -- called Showcase $45. WalMart can do 01-02 so far for $35. programming included.

Just thought I would pass it along as I only received one key with my car.
boostdek
08-26-2010, 10:27 PM
wtf!!!! walmart got programing skills? thanx for the info. cuz i have paid $80 at avondale honda 99 accorrd....
logicdc
08-26-2010, 11:06 PM
guy here in mesa said they just got it. took less than 5 mins start to finish.
logicdc
08-26-2010, 11:08 PM
I should mention that I did have a key on hand to match programming.
auex
08-27-2010, 12:34 PM
Did you have more then 1 key when you got it replaced? If you have 2 keys then I don't think it is all that difficult.
logicdc
08-27-2010, 01:55 PM
Just the one key. He put it into a machine - read it - put in the blank to program it - then cut it traditionally on the key machine.
SloDezl
08-27-2010, 02:32 PM
the only problem i have seen with the aftermarket keys is they can lose the program or sometimes cause an intermittant no start issue. they may be cheaper but might not work as well as a factory honda key.
EFin4Dr
08-27-2010, 04:08 PM
wow if walmart is reprogramming key immobilizers, this scares me. good bye saftey to 01+ hondas
intenseDA9
09-05-2010, 06:08 PM
i dont think all walmart is doing this. i went to a walmart close to me and they said they don't program keys.
SIR SOHC
09-05-2010, 11:09 PM
Walmart sells everything :] they seriously need a 18+ section
RHDDC2-R
09-06-2010, 11:26 PM
Walmart sells everything :] they seriously need a 18+ section

from the looks of your avatar, you wouldn't be allowed in that section even if they did have it...
THAT_GUY
09-07-2010, 10:42 AM
wow if walmart is reprogramming key immobilizers, this scares me. good bye saftey to 01+ hondas

So true. Either a crooked employee, or someone who goes in late when the automotive dept. is deserted...
Ali
09-07-2010, 10:48 AM
You gotta go to a lock smith, walmart ( as far as i know) dont have the immobalizers because my 98 accord needed a key n they couldn't make it for me. Just go to a lock smith n get it done right.
logicdc
09-09-2010, 01:02 AM
McKellips and Greenfield in Mesa is where I had mine done. I am old school Honda and forgot all about immobilizers until the guy scanned my key and told me it was chipped.