Honda keys — what you should know
Honda has used high-security keyways across most of its range for years, and recent models use proximity smart keys. We cut and program Honda keys on site including all-keys-lost. Worth noting locally: the CR-V has been among the most frequently stolen vehicles in Ontario, and Honda proximity systems are exposed to relay attacks — a signal-blocking pouch and an OBD port lock are both worth considering.
The key system on a Honda
| Keyway | HON66 high-security keyway across most of the modern range |
|---|---|
| Immobiliser | Honda immobiliser; proximity smart keys on recent models |
| Models covered | Civic, CR-V, Accord, Pilot, HR-V, Odyssey, Ridgeline, Passport, and the rest of the range |
A model not listed is not a problem — give us the year and we will confirm before dispatching.
Honda keys — questions
Can you make a Honda key if I have lost all of them?
For most Honda models and years, yes, and at the vehicle rather than at a dealership. HON66 high-security keyway across most of the modern range — we cut from code obtained through authorised channels or by decoding the lock directly, then program to the immobiliser on site. Honda immobiliser; proximity smart keys on recent models. We verify ownership before any of it, every time.
What kind of key does a Honda use?
HON66 high-security keyway across most of the modern range. Honda immobiliser; proximity smart keys on recent models. This matters because cutting alone is never enough on a modern vehicle — a key cut without programming works the lock and turns the ignition, and the engine cranks and does not start. Give us the year and model and we will tell you exactly which key your car takes before coming out.
How much is a Honda key, and how long does it take?
Price follows the key type, not the badge — a transponder key is at the low end, a remote head key in the middle, a proximity smart key at the top because the blank itself is expensive. A spare with a working key present is usually thirty to sixty minutes on site. All-keys-lost takes longer, and several makes impose a manufacturer security wait of ten to sixty minutes during programming that nothing can shorten.