Life Hack: Honda key housing replacement

Showing how to replace the housing of a Honda car key for a fraction of the cost that a dealership would charge you.
Where to buy the key -
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Alternative - No lock/unlock/panic
• Wreck-It Ralph
Where to buy alternate - place the rfid in the multitool directly.
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How to program the remote -
• How to Program a Repla...

[@connorkeenan28]

Your video saved me a lot of time and money and I appreciate your upload all those years ago. Still makin a difference in 2023 👍

[@fourforty8496]

Still makin' a difference in 2024, too! These cars will outlast the fob many times over! Let me add my thanks, sir, for saving me time and money.

[@homesteadandhighways]

Same!! Just swapped mine out. The small chip was a royal pain to get out.

[@arnoldstellema7678]

My genius 14yr old replaced my wife's key fob. Of course after he did, she couldn't start the car. Fortunately somewhere in the back of my mind i remembered this problem... and i held on to the old fob. Had to pretty much cut the old one apart to get out the RFID without damaging it (mine looked like a gray cylinder with a clear end with copper inside). Dropped it into the new housing and everything works like a charm! Thanks for the video - Every once in a while the 50yr old man gets to be smarter than the know it all teen - Thanks for helping me win this round!!!

[@DR4296]

Just wanted to say "Thanks, you saved me roughly $75 !" The only thing I ran into unexpected (at least, when working off of MEMORY of your video) was that the little RFID chips were actually glued into the housing on both the bad and new keys. That made the process take a few minutes longer than I expected and I pretty much damaged that little plastic housing more than I intended to. However, my plan is to go back in and glue the chips in place again (just as soon as I get some glue in the house that ISN'T super-glue). My wife doubted me the entire time. So glad this info turned out to be legit !!

[@takumifujiwara783]

Typical wife doubting situation lol

[@marcjordy2806]

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[@alijahkairo966]

@Marc Jordy Flixportal xD

[@marcjordy2806]

@Alijah Kairo Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!

[@alijahkairo966]

@Marc Jordy you are welcome :D

[@916decker]

This method works just did it today! Got the key cut at True Value hardware store for $10 , aftermarket FOB off Amazon was $18 prime. , for less than $30 got a brand new key FOB , remember , you must remove the RFID chip from the old Key Fob and install the new one. Great Video, dealership wanted $147 for everything.

[@4udio_Vortex]

Thank you. I was going to pry the little RFID "cover" off but wasn't sure what the RFID chip looked like. The "cover" started to bend slightly and freaked me out thinking it may be the chip. Now I know what is what! Mine broke very similarly, so this is a life saver. Thanks!

[@curatorproductions]

Thanks Romans, I didn't know about that little transponder! The shell I purchased didn't come with one, so i dug the old fob shell out of the trash and super glued to together. Nice work.

[@jimsarantides6409]

Thanks for the post! I followed these instructions to replace my '07 Honda Ridgeline key that had broken off. I ordered a replacement key online. At first the Honda dealer would not cut my replacement key but wanted to charge me $140 to replace with their key. After some discussion, they reluctantly cut my provided key. Saved about $125. Thanks again!

[@iceman417]

Best video ever you just saved me $200

[@nycyclist4154]

I was able to remove the chip from the broken key fob and place it in the new one. I also still had the inner workings. Luckily I found the old key fob it was in the trash, I didn’t know the chip was glued to the inner cover. But all is good now and thanks.

[@mys3riou5]

Cut a new key i bought from amazon. Transferred RFID chip and remote, and wallaaa all done. Was easier than it looked. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@footprintsinconc]

cool...just what i was looking for. something showing that you can move your transponder (RF ID chip).... for some odd reason everyone else is only showing how to program the FOB...but don't say anything about if the car starts with their new key, focus is only on lock and unlock....so thank you for a complete video

[@Grenplen]

footprintsinconc how much to get the key cut

[@on3moda]

+Bouboune $10 for me

[@Zermelo]

This is a semi-helpful video. Would have been better if you actually showed how to extract the RFID chip. However, what I found to be the bigger problem, is the part of getting the key copied. In my area, there is no one that will charge less than $25 for just the "laser" cutting of the key. Most likely they realize they are losing out on charging the programming and housing replacement. However, what I found to avoid the copying cost altogether is to just buy a new housing unit with no blank key. They make them so you can use the old key. This was great. Only cost $9 on Amazon.

[@zggastineau]

Could you link to the housing you found on Amazon?

[@andya6837]

Thank you!! I couldn't figure out why it didn't work. I needed to place the chip in the corner

[@karlagb1186]

Thank you for making this video. It helped me getting my keys back together to a new key shell!

[@MR_Mocha_Major]

THIS WORKED!!!! YOU SIR, ARE A GOD AMONG MEN!

[@rapwedinger]

Excellent. Stickin' it to the man!

[@jakebush8886]

Usually the plastic housing breaks at tiny screw insertion from bad design. Easiest way is to reuse old blade and old programmed Siemens unit and just replace battery in it and place it in new plastic housing.

[@rosemarygates1271]

Cost me 25 for case and key made at ace hardware and that is with them putting case and key back together. Honda was going to charge me 150 . Yea me

[@myagotdreams4249]

Hi there's so u went to ace hardware to get key made as i am lookin for somewhere to get my new keyfob cut???

[@shopgirl_ny152]

Thanks. It would have been nice if you had started filming as you were taking apart the old key, though, especially so we could see how you got the rfid chip out. I've seen other videos in which people have had to mangle the old fob to get it out. Everyone I've seen had a lot of glue holding the chip down, which I believe is the same with my key, since I cannot just pop it out. By the way, you can buy just new key fobs in which the old key blade can still be used in the new fog, saving a whole lot of money.

[@dannyboudreaux2273]

Where did you go to get the key cut? I did this same thing but I can't find a place to do it at their store for a decent price. Most of them don't understand that I don't need the key programmed when I call. Thanks

[@on3moda]

I did this at my local key place and stated only wanted it cut. the cut was $10.

[@mrjcbuc]

so, if i still have functioning key and rf chip,b ut broken plastic, I can just swap out the parts and place in new fob, right?

[@on3moda]

Yes, that is essentially what I am showing here.

[@apartmentexpertsdrh]

The uncut key in the new shell, is that easily removed so I can insert my old key? Or will it break the shell if I try to remove the uncut key?

[@sistersoulja08]

Dan H I tried this and the shell broke.

[@trcooper5793]

So if I have my original key that became detached from the fob, if I get a fob from eBay would I just put the battery from the old fob into the new one and then also replace the blank uncut key with the original key?

[@UAL320]

If the existing key metal is a bit worn can they still do an accurate cut?

[@lanceromance1022]

Thanks i was wandering why car will not start did not remove RFID chip out not it starts once i remove brought key fob off ebay for 2.69 cents use two sided tape to put rfid chip in Thanks for Info

[@keepitforreally4501]

It’s October 8, 2022 and I’m having that problem and the Honda dealership wanted 250 to 350 and with a three hour wait time

[@feniansons]

Somehow lost my RF ID CHIP. 350$ later I have a key to start the pilot. And a separate key w buttons to unlock. Can I buy just an RFID chip? Anywhere? And what about programming?

[@erickortiz9121]

What kind of screwdriver did you use? I tried a Phillips screwdriver but did not work. Please help. God bless you.

[@theblvckart3995]

Erick Ortiz use a precision screw driver. I bought a set at harbor freight

[@theblvckart3995]

For some reason I don't have a rfid chip in mine. 2007 civic si sedan

[@merlin3921]

Awesome video, thanks for posting this.

[@aulertide]

Thanks a lot. This was really helpful.

[@jamesguralski5156]

hey chief what locksmiths do you use to cut whats the address of the locksmith or name, state of lock smith?

[@on3moda]

Midwest lock and security, 3001 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

[@jamesguralski5156]

Th x bro

[@toniacbc]

Hi John, great vidoe. but....what ki d of battery do i need to replace the old one?

[@matthewwhite1104]

CR1616

[@toniacbc]

Matthew White What kind of screwdriver do I need?

[@Sako7214]

phillip screwdriver

[@mickeylynn6398]

I need to actually remove the key as well. Once the fob is apart how do I remove the key? Are there screws? Or does it pop out?

[@thekeyman2372]

You don’t remove the key blade. You get the new key cut that comes with the new housing. The only thing that transfers over is chip and circuit board for the remote!

[@jamescc2010]

How do you remove the blade itself - just one screw? Did you have to clue a chip back to a new case, or just place it?

[@schex9]

If you "just place it" you risk losing it if your key fob breaks again. Mine fell in pieces in my driveway! The RFID is about the size of two grains of long-grain rice. I would not want to have to look for that in my lawn! I would put a piece of tape over it, at least.

[@helander123]

Thank you!

[@rosalindagarcia2283]

Can't find it!!, I need it!!

[@maurotijerina3636]

I want to replace a 2013 Honda pilot key fob, is there a video of changing the RFID on this type of vehicle?

[@robcox500]

Dang!! I got it to work as well. Thanks.

[@yarsftks]

So you still had the cut the key? Does that mean i replace the housing the the key also?

[@on3moda]

the housing and the key are manufactured together.

[@syed9in]

My Honda accord key fob shell is broken. I have all the spares key, remote etc except shell. Can I get the shell alone and fit in the spares I have ?

[@theivy113]

Amazon carry them

[@tiwarivikram]

Hello Romans6...Thank you for the video. I have an inoperative 2011 Honda Accord key fob. I am able to use the key part to open the car door and turn on/off the car but wanted to configure a new key fob following your video. I have a quick question though. I think my key fob still has the old RFID, so can I use the old(existing) key fob and place it in the new key?

[@on3moda]

That's what I did yes. Replace the new RFID with the old.

[@siincerelyurs]

Is there any way you can take the metal part off the old housing and put it on a new housing? Not to have anything cut just switch the housing...?

[@on3moda]

It's molded into the plastic. That's why I had to replace mine. Unless you know how to melt plastics I wouldn't recommend it. You will compromise the structural integrity of the housing.

[@siincerelyurs]

+on3moda boooo ok thanks

[@siincerelyurs]

+on3moda mine is just loose in the metal end part

[@on3moda]

+Destiny Mendez yeah I tightened mine until it finally was falling out. then I replaced mine.

[@on3moda]

+Destiny Mendez Just found this today. Doesn't have the lock/unlock/panic though www.thinkgeek.com/product/ihut/.

[@PlugginAwayToday]

Need close ups to really understand what you are doing. Thanks.

[@amycintron3621]

www.keykast.com is a simple solution too!

[@rosemarygates1271]

Anita Griggs just go to ace hardware 25 bucks and you get the case key made and put back together don't need to watch it

[@AudioInklined]

@@rosemarygates1271 so they have the key fobs or you need to bring them one?

[@tim6167]

Let me ask this. Just got back from Honda. They want 150 to replace. But wouldn’t a new shell work ok. I have the key part. And the remote itself. The unit inside the shell that is. I bought a new shell but the inside wasn’t wide enough for the key itself. But if that had of been wide enough would the key then work in the car. The key part it self isn’t attached to the chip. So wouldn’t a correct new shell work ok.

[@on3moda]

With mine the key was housed/molded in the shell. I had to buy the key blank with the shell attached and transplanted the rfid. That was the cheapest option at the time.

[@tim6167]

Romans6 but if I just put the innards in a new shell and screw the metal key back in it should Work righ.

[@on3moda]

@@tim6167 If yours has a screw for just the key great. I would need to see what you have. Mine was molded in and had to but the housing with the key then go to a locksmith and paid $10 for the cut.

[@urcelayesmeralda]

The basic information start at minute 1:40

[@vvelagapudi]

I went to walmart to get the key cut but they said they cant do it. Any suggestions as to where I can go to get it cut.

[@on3moda]

Google your local locksmith. If there's multiple that come up price each one find the cheapest guy and go to them.

[@vvelagapudi]

Thanks, will try. Thought if walmart wouldnt do it, then no one else would.

[@jonwzee]

I'm curious as to what people have found for the price of a local locksmith to cut the blank metal key. In this day and age I'd be surprised if a locksmith would do the work at a reasonable price. Yes, I've already tried Walmart and Ace hardware. Walmart's machine didn't work, and Ace wants to sell their 89 dollar replacement key (which doesn't allow for wireless car entry). Ace refused to try and cut my ebay replacement fob/case/keyblade. I'm going to try sanding down my current keyblade and putting it into something like this: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/m~IAAOSwsN9W~jQ8/s-l500.jpg

[@marktaboada5381]

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[@fernando90090]

is the RFID chip in the molded part or inside of the chip?

[@on3moda]

it's the chip in the housing I talk about and pull out.

[@denzylbalram3275]

I had the same issue where my key broke from the fob. I got a new key cut with a new fob, but it wouldn't start my car so I swapped the old fob inside with the new one (inside the new housing), and it started just fine. Question though: I didn't find the RFID chip in the old housing. Could it be that it's inside the guts of the fob?

[@on3moda]

what model of car is it for?

[@zuzu.hallak]

@@on3modaHonda civic 2008. I think the chip is solder on the remote.

[@tonygotts199]

How about $180.00 dollars on long island at the honda dealer. Oh two hr with too.

[@1minotm1]

where did you cut the metal , the profile for the new one ?

[@on3moda]

This was at my local locksmith. They charged $10

[@1minotm1]

@@on3moda on my area they(locksmith) say they can't do it , so I will try some other place , thank you

[@on3moda]

@@1minotm1 odd that they cant cut car keys.

[@thekeyman2372]

@@on3modamost locksmiths don’t want to/won’t cut or program a customer purchased key 1. You just missed out on a chunk of money and 2. It never fails if they ordered the wrong key, and it doesn’t work or 3 months later it stops working they come back to you saying it’s your fault. So it’s easier to just not do anything with a customer bought key

[@litlenessita]

How do I take out the uncut key without breaking it? I broke the black plastic on my key fob after trying to take out and replace the battery because the screw wouldn’t turn....long story short....I got the new battery inserted and to work but I broke the plastic plz help :((((

[@on3moda]

I didnt I got a new one and had it cut. I took the guts and transferred it. Cost $10 for the cut and everything inside was swapped.

[@nearpar]

Thank you very helpful !

[@charleslooney9099]

Dude you didnt show how to take chip out or put in...no hack

[@TheShredfest89]

Thanks

[@caleb6709]

play in 1.25 speed (under settings)

[@user-ci7kg7rl6r]

Thank you

[@chuyfoshow5]

Yeah, Good vid

[@hondaboi613]

Hey where did you buy the key and Fob?

[@on3moda]

m.ebay.com/itm/320927411519?_mwBanner=1

[@forshigity5000]

problem...what if no RFID chip slot?

[@on3moda]

The fob I bought had a slot. If you buy the wrong housing that doesn't have a slot sounds like you have options. 1. Buy a fob with a slot. 2. Superglue the chip to the car or the key. I dont recommend that as the RFID is ment to be a security control. Also you dont want to loose it because the programming is what costs a bunch of cash.

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

yeah its stupid places here charge you 100 dollars to do this

[@okiedokie8429]

IDK if you'll still respond... But do I have to replace the metal key itself? I don't wanna... I was hoping just to replace the black shell. Is this possible? To complete detach everything off the black shelling and put it in another shell?

[@on3moda]

The piece is both metal and housing that gets re-keyed. Fixing vs a bandaid which I have seen a shell being sold to kinda fix. In my mind a shell is temporary and adds bulk.

[@lisagibbs1848]

I bought a replacement outer housing and transferred the "innards" (the metal key and the black inside case which houses the circuit (RFID) and the battery). Works great since it was just the outer case that broke. Oh, and I replaced the battery while I had it apart since it was 14 years old. Thank you, Romans6 for the battery replacement video...nice and short and clear.

[@tim6167]

Lisa Gibbs hey Lisa I have the same problem. The shell broke itself. I bought a replacement cheaply and it didn’t work because the inside shell want cut wide enough for the metro key part to fit. But if as you say the shell was only broken on yours and you fixed it trying another new shell that’s correct should fix my problem.

[@sonicboom2905]

First thing you have to do is, go inside so you don't lose any parts I'd you drop it in the dirt or grass!!😳

[@mpalisoc1984]

Honda keys are really bad.. they break even how much you take good care of it

[@Zain_vlogs0077]

u save my 4500 PKR 😅😅😅

[@melissagiles4504]

My chip or guts is a little a box…

[@andyp3834]

Nice I have a Honda with a broken case and now leave it in my coat pocket, thanks for this awesome idea, check out this guys awesome too ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmXbiWqMmsiasKM

[@alexxxreviewsanything]

thank you, for helping me waste 3:55 seconds of my life

[@on3moda]

Thank you for spending it with me.

[@BomJimmy]

Alexxx...FO

[@pauljackson1977]

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[@on3moda]

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