ACURA Car Key Replacement in Windsor
Lost Your ACURA Car Keys? Canadian Locksmiths Cuts and Programs at Your Location
Windsor’s Acura Key Specialists · Est. 1989 · Dealer-Level J2534 OEM pass-through equipment Programming · Proximity Smart Fob Experts · 350+ Acura Key Blanks In Stock
From 2026 Acura MDX proximity smart fobs (KR5TP-2) to classic HON66 transponder keys – cut and programmed at your Windsor driveway, parking lot, or roadside.
Trusted by Windsor Drivers 200+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews
Honda and Acura 2018+ models use an encrypted immobilizer protocol.
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✓2022 Acura RDX – Proximity Key Programmed On-SiteTecumseh ·
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✓2022 Acura MDX – Spare Key Cut & ProgrammedWindsor ·
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✓2024 Acura TLX – New Key Cut & Immobilizer SyncedEssex · Last week
Why Windsor Trusts Us for Acura Key Replacement
Your Complete Acura Key Replacement Checklist
Before calling for Acura car key replacement in Windsor, gather this information so Canadian Locksmiths can quote accurately and arrive with the right Acura smart fobs, HD111 transponder blanks, and J2534 pass-through equipment for Honda HDS/HIM IMMO programming.
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⚠️ Acura Safety First
Are you in a safe place? Need immediate car key replacement service or prefer to book an appointment? Canadian Locksmiths serves Windsor and Essex County Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with mobile automotive key generation at your location.
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🔑 Know Your Acura Vehicle
Year, Make, Model, Trim (if known). Is it Push-to-Start (proximity smart key fob) or Metal Key Ignition (transponder chip key)? This determines which key blank, cutting method, and programming protocol the technician uses for your car key replacement.
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🔍 Assess Your Acura Key Situation
All keys lost or still have one working? Any spare at home (even if dead)? Stolen, not just lost? Canadian Locksmiths performs stolen key deletion and immobilizer re-flashing to ensure old keys won't start your vehicle.
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📍 Confirm Your Acura Location
Exact address where vehicle is parked. Driveway, parking lot, underground, or gated? Any access issues? The Canadian Locksmiths mobile car key replacement van covers all of Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, and Essex County.
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📞 Contact Canadian Locksmiths for Acura Key Service
Call or text (519) 979-1270. Canadian Locksmiths will confirm vehicle details, quote your automotive key replacement cost, and schedule your on-site service.
What Canadian Locksmiths Offer – Acura Car Key Services in Windsor
Canadian Locksmiths brings nine specialized Acura key services to Windsor and Essex County, from broken key extraction and Honda IMMO module recovery to proximity fob programming for MDX, RDX, TLX, and Integra using Honda HDS, HIM, and J2534 pass-through equipment.
Canadian Locksmiths performs complete Acura key generation, Honda immobilizer smart-fob programming, module recovery, and Honda HDS/i-HDS dealer-lock bypass at any home, office, or roadside across Windsor and Essex County. The mobile workshop carries the Autel IM608 Pro and Lonsdor K518 Pro to read and write Honda immobilizer EEPROM data on 2010–2017 Acura TLX, MDX, and ILX, and on 2018-plus ILX, NSX, TLX Type S, RDX, Integra, and MDX. For all-keys-lost on immobilizer-equipped Acura models, the technician reads the module EEPROM via Honda i-HDS through J2534 pass-through and generates new KR5V2X proximity fobs with HD111 blades on-site in 60 to 90 minutes. Classic pre-2013 Acura models use PCF7953 HITAG 2 transponders with HD111 blades, programmed via OBD-II.
Acura All-Keys-Lost Recovery
The team recovers Acura vehicles with zero working keys using Honda HDS diagnostic tools to unlock dealer-locked Honda IMMO (2001–2017) and Honda IMMO II (2018+) modules. The Lonsdor K518 Pro reads EEPROM data, generates new Honda transponder proximity fob keys, and programs them at your location without module replacement.
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Acura Duplicate and Spare Keys
Canadian Locksmiths cuts and programs duplicate Acura smart key fobs as a spare-key option. The technician programs additional Honda transponder proximity fobs to the Honda IMMO or Honda IMMO module, cuts matching HD111 blades, and tests multi-key immobilizer recognition at your vehicle anywhere in the region.
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Acura Key Programming
Our technicians program Acura smart proximity fobs and HD111 transponder keys using the Lonsdor K518 Pro and Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Max Pro. The technician writes encrypted Honda transponder data to the Honda IMMO or Honda IMMO module via OBD-II, verifies immobilizer authentication, and confirms keyless entry proximity entry function at the vehicle.
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Acura Broken Key Extraction
Our technicians extract broken Acura HD111 key blades from ignition cylinders and door locks using specialized extraction tools. The technician removes snapped HD111 laser-cut blade fragments without damaging lock wafers, then uses a Lishi HON66 pick-and-decode tool to cut a replacement blade and program the new key at your location.
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Acura Precision Key Cutting
Our technicians precision-cut Acura HD111 laser-cut blades using high-security precision key cutting machines. The technician decodes HD111 depth cuts from door lock wafers with the Lishi HON66 pick-and-decode tool, then cuts replacement blades to factory specification for all Acura models from 2005 to 2026 at any local location.
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Acura Ignition Lock Repair
Acura ignition cylinders with worn wafers, a common failure on older TL, MDX, TSX, and RDX models, are rebuilt on-site without steering column removal using OEM-specification components. The existing key and remote keep working after the rebuild, and the pricing table on this page lists the ignition repair tiers.
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Acura Key and Remote Repair
Our technicians repair Acura smart key fobs with worn buttons, cracked housings, dead CR2032 batteries, and damaged keyless remote circuit boards. The technician replaces Honda proximity fob cases, repairs damaged remote PCBs, and re-pairs the repaired fob to the Honda IMMO or Honda IMMO module at your location.
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Acura Mobile Locksmith Service
The fully equipped mobile workshop covers Windsor and Essex County for Acura key replacement. The technician arrives with Honda HDS, Honda HIM, Lonsdor K518 Pro, HD111 key blanks, and Honda transponder smart fobs, providing complete Acura key service at homes, parking lots, and roadsides.
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Acura ECU and EEPROM Programming
Our technicians perform Honda IMMO module-level immobilizer programming, EEPROM chip reading, and module recovery using Honda HDS/HIM tools. The technician reads EEPROM data from the Honda IMMO (2001–2017) or Honda IMMO II (2018+) module via direct connection, enabling all-keys-lost recovery for Acura vehicles in Windsor without module replacement.
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Acura Key Replacement Certifications & Reviews – Since 1989
Over 35 years of professional Acura car key replacement in Windsor and Essex County. The certifications, industry memberships, and 200+ verified Acura owner reviews prove the team is the most trusted Acura key replacement service in the region.
Only CAA Approved automotive locksmith in Windsor and Essex County that cuts and programs car keys.
Acura Key Replacement Reviews – Windsor & Essex County
Verified reviews from Windsor Acura owners who saved hundreds on Acura key replacement compared to dealer pricing at Acura Dealer (London, ON). Real local drivers, real Acura key replacement stories, real savings - read their experiences below.
"Lost the smart key fob for my 2022 Acura RDX. Canadian Locksmiths used HDS dealer-level diagnostics to program a new smart key fob. Cost about a third of the dealer quote. No complaints."
"2021 Acura ILX stranded with no working key. Mobile tech rolled up to Windsor, used 46 chip transponder to program a new push-to-start key. Done in 45 minutes."
"Booked Canadian Locksmiths after the dealer quoted multiple days. Tech was at the 2023 Acura Integra in under 75 minutes. Key works perfectly."
Acura Key Replacement Pricing in Windsor
Acura car key replacement in Windsor spans basic HON66 spare transponder keys through complex all-keys-lost MDX and RDX smart-key recovery with immobilizer reprogramming and theft-deterrent reset. Pricing varies by Acura model year and trim, so call Canadian Locksmiths for an accurate quote.
Acura car key replacement covers basic HON66 spare transponder keys through complex all-keys-lost smart-key recovery requiring immobilizer module reprogramming and Honda security authorization. Final pricing depends on the Acura model year, key type (HON66 transponder, HON66-TPK flip remote, or KR5TP-2, KR5T21, or KR5V1X proximity smart fob), whether Honda programming is required on newer models, trim level, your location in Windsor or Essex County, and whether a working spare key exists. Every job includes mobile dispatch, precision blade cutting, electronic programming, and a full functional test. Call (519) 979-1270 for an accurate quote before dispatch.
Acura key replacement prices may vary by specific Acura model year, trim level, and key type requirements. For a precise Acura key quote: 519-979-1270
How Acura Key Replacement Works in Windsor
Most Acura car key replacements take 30 to 60 minutes on-site. The bonded, certified, and insured mobile technician arrives with Acura key blanks, flip remote housings, proximity smart fobs (KR5V1X, KR5TP-2), and dealer-grade Honda programming equipment for cutting, programming, and testing.
Acura car key replacement typically takes 30 to 60 minutes on-site. The bonded, certified, and insured technician cuts the new Acura key from VIN-decoded bitting or by reading the lock, then programs the proximity smart fob (KR5V1X, KR5T21, or KR5TP-2) or HON66 transponder chip to the Honda IMMO immobilizer through the OBD-II port. The technician pairs every remote lock, unlock, trunk, and push-to-start function, cuts the HO01 mechanical insert blade, and verifies each feature on the Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, or Integra before leaving Windsor or Essex County.
Acura Year and Model
Contact the team with the details of your Acura vehicle - the exact year, model (MDX, RDX, TLX, Integra, etc.), whether it's push-to-start or traditional transponder key, what issue you are having (all keys lost, broken flip remote, spare needed), and where the vehicle is located so the technician can quote and schedule dispatch.
Run Acura Dealer-Grade Diagnostics
Canadian Locksmiths dispatches Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm to your Acura vehicle’s location – home, office, parking lot, or roadside – anywhere in Windsor and Essex County. The team mobile unit carries a stocked inventory of Acura key blanks, flip remote shells, smart fob assemblies, and dealer-level diagnostic laptops pre-loaded with Honda diagnostic software. Before leaving, the technician verifies your Acura vehicle’s our key programming system Honda subscription status for the specific model year – some 2022+ models require an active session token that must be confirmed before dispatch.
Cut the Acura Blade
The technician precision-cuts the new Acura key blade on-site using VIN decode data or direct lock reading from your Acura ignition cylinder. Acura standard blades, high-security Acura laser-cut profiles, and flip remote insert blades are all cut on the mobile key machine to factory tolerances - every cut is verified for smooth ignition barrel and door lock operation before Canadian Locksmiths move to programming. If the lock cylinder shows wear from years of use, our team pull the original bitting data from Acura’s VIN database rather than reading the worn lock directly – this ensures an exact-fit blade on the first cut.
Program & Register Acura Key
Using dealer-grade Acura diagnostics connected to your vehicle immobilizer module, the technician programs the proximity smart fob (KR5V1X, KR5V2X, KR5T21, or KR5TP-2), synchronizes remote lock/unlock buttons, pairs the transponder chip, and registers the new key to your Honda IMMO immobilizer and theft deterrent system. For all-keys-lost situations, Canadian Locksmiths first clears all previously registered key codes before programming fresh.
Test All Acura Functions
Verify all Acura key functions before leaving your location: remote lock/unlock from multiple distances, proximity keyless entry detection, push-to-start ignition, trunk and liftgate release, panic button activation, remote start (where equipped on Acura models), and emergency backup blade insertion and manual start on your Acura. Canadian Locksmiths does not leave until every function works perfectly.
After service: All Acura keys are fully tested on-site at your location before the technician leaves. Every Acura key replacement includes the 90-day warranty on materials against manufacturer defects.
90-Day Service Warranty
Backed by a local company since 1989 and Made in Windsor.
Car Key Programming Warranty - 90 Day Coverage
Complete coverage on all materials Canadian Locksmiths supply - if anything material our team provided fails within 90 days, our team replace it on-site in Windsor during regular business hours at no additional cost.
Common non-warranty issues include dead battery, frozen lock, steering lock tension, faulty starter, faulty fuel pump, poor ground, aftermarket wiring and empty fuel.
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✓90-day warranty on all car key replacement materials against manufacturer defects
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✓Warranty coverage on only parts supplied by the team
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✓Replacement supplied upon inspection during regular business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM)
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✓The warranty covers the key or remote Canadian Locksmiths supplied and programmed, not defective vehicle components
Acura Car Key Replacement FAQs – Windsor
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Acura car key replacement pricing, Acura key programming timing, required documents, mobile service coverage areas across Windsor and Essex County, and the professional diagnostic tools used to program Acura keys.
How much does it cost to replace an Acura MDX smart fob in Windsor?+
Acura MDX smart fob replacement in Windsor covers every proximity generation from 2016 to 2026. The 2022–2026 Acura MDX uses the KR5TP-2 (also KR5BTP) HITAG-AES fob that requires encrypted Honda IMMO programming, while 2019–2021 MDX models use the KR5T21 or KR5V1X ID47 HITAG-3 fob. Canadian Locksmiths programs both at your location across Windsor and Essex County, cutting the HO01 mechanical insert blade and testing keyless entry, push-to-start, and remote trunk release. See the pricing table on this page, or call (519) 979-1270 for an exact Acura MDX quote.
Can you program an Acura key without going to the dealership in Windsor?+
Yes. Canadian Locksmiths carries the same dealer-level Honda diagnostic software used at Acura Dealer (London, ON), the closest Acura dealership to the Windsor region. The technician programs every Acura key generation on-site across Windsor and Essex County: KR5TP-2 and KR5BTP proximity fobs for 2022–2026 MDX, RDX, TLX, and Integra requiring encrypted Honda IMMO pairing, KR5T21, KR5V1X, and KR5V2X fobs for 2016–2023 vehicles, HON66-RHK and HON66-TPK flip remotes, and HON66 transponder keys for classic models. This eliminates the 2-hour round trip to London, Ontario. Call (519) 979-1270 to schedule mobile Acura key programming.
Why are the buttons on my Acura flip remote mushy or not working?+
The HON66-RHK flip remote used on the Acura MDX, RDX, ILX, and TLX (2010–2024) has a known weakness in its rubber button membrane. The pad deteriorates after roughly 3–5 years of daily use, and Windsor's summer-to-winter temperature cycling accelerates the rubber degradation. Buttons first feel soft, then stop registering, then tear through the housing. Canadian Locksmiths replaces the complete HON66-RHK or HON66-TPK shell with a fresh HON66 blade cut, transponder chip transfer, and Honda IMMO programming in about 20 minutes, never a shell repair. Call (519) 979-1270 for Acura flip remote replacement.
What does “Service Theft Deterrent System” mean on my Acura dashboard?+
The 'Service Theft Deterrent System' message on an Acura dashboard means the Honda IMMO immobilizer detected a key credential failure and disabled engine start. On proximity Acura vehicles (2016–2026 MDX, RDX, TLX, Integra) it usually signals a communication fault with the KR5V1X, KR5T21, or KR5TP-2 fob, often from a depleted CR2032 battery or a water-damaged antenna circuit. On HON66 transponder Acura models it points to a failed chip, corrupted key data, or a bad immobilizer antenna ring. Repeated start attempts can extend the lockout past 30 minutes on 2018+ models. Call (519) 979-1270 for Acura theft deterrent diagnosis.
How long does it take to replace an Acura car key on-site?+
Most Acura key replacements in Windsor are completed in 15–45 minutes once the technician arrives at your vehicle. Acura proximity smart fob programming via our key programming tool (KR5V1X, KR5TP-2) typically takes 10–20 minutes. HON66 transponder key cutting and immobilizer registration requires approximately 25–30 minutes. Acura flip remote replacement including HON66-RHK blade cutting and programming averages 20 minutes. All-keys-lost Acura smart fob recovery takes 30–45 minutes due to the immobilizer module clearing procedure. Call (519) 979-1270 for scheduling and estimated arrival time to your Windsor or Essex County location.
Do I need to tow my Acura vehicle to a dealer if I lost all my keys?+
No. Canadian Locksmiths performs all-keys-lost Acura key replacement at your vehicle in Windsor and Essex County with no towing. On proximity Acura vehicles (2016–2026 MDX, RDX, TLX, Integra) the technician connects to the Honda IMMO immobilizer through the OBD-II port, clears all previously registered key codes, and programs a new KR5V1X, KR5T21, or KR5TP-2 smart fob on-site, the same protocol Acura Dealer (London, ON) uses. For HON66 transponder Acura models (2001–2014) the technician runs the full immobilizer key-learning procedure at the vehicle. See the pricing table on this page. Call (519) 979-1270.
Can I get a spare Acura key made if I still have my original?+
Yes. Adding a spare Acura key while one working key still exists is the most efficient Acura key service locally. A spare proximity smart fob (KR5V1X, KR5T21, KR5TP-2) or HON66 transponder key programs in roughly 10 minutes, compared with 30–45 minutes for all-keys-lost recovery, because the immobilizer never has to clear its registered codes. Canadian Locksmiths cuts and programs the spare at your location across Windsor and Essex County. See the pricing table on this page, or call (519) 979-1270 for a spare Acura key quote.
What Acura vehicles do you service in Windsor and Essex County?+
The team services every Acura model from 2001 to 2026 in Windsor and Essex County - including 2024–2026 MDX and RDX with KR5TP-2 proximity smart fobs requiring professional key programming equipment, SUVs and crossovers (MDX, RDX, ZDX, ADX), sedans (TLX, Integra, ILX, RLX), sports and performance vehicles (NSX, Integra Type S, TLX Type S), and classic models (TL, TSX, RL, RSX, CL, Legend). The team also services discontinued Acura models still on local roads including the EL, CSX, Vigor, and original ZDX (2010–2013). Call (519) 979-1270 for Acura key replacement on any model.
How much can I save compared to Acura Dealer (London, ON) for Acura keys?+
Local Acura owners typically save hundreds by choosing Canadian Locksmiths over Acura Dealer (London, ON), the closest Acura dealership at roughly two hours each way. The mobile service runs the identical Honda IMMO programming on the KR5TP-2 and KR5BTP smart fobs, the KR5T21 and KR5V1X proximity fobs, and HON66 transponder keys, with no towing and no shop fees. Savings reach up to 50% versus dealer pricing on the same Acura key replacement, and every job carries a 90-day materials warranty. See the pricing table on this page, or call (519) 979-1270.
What is the difference between an Acura transponder key, flip remote, and smart fob?+
Acura vehicles use three key types, each with different programming. An Acura proximity smart fob (2016–2026) carries an ID47 HITAG-3 or HITAG-AES chip and CR2032 battery for keyless entry and push-to-start on MDX, RDX, TLX, and Integra. An Acura flip remote (HON66-RHK, HON66-TPK, 2010–2024) combines the transponder and buttons over a fold-out HON66 blade. An Acura transponder key (HON66 or HO01 blade, 2001–2017) is a metal key with an embedded chip turned in the ignition. The FCC ID table in the key types section lists each generation. Call (519) 979-1270 to confirm your Acura key type.
Why Windsor Acura Owners Choose Us Over the Dealer
Windsor Acura owners can save up to 50% on Acura key replacement with the mobile service vs. dealer pricing at Acura Dealer (London, ON) - same dealer-level Honda diagnostic tools, same OEM-quality smart fobs and key blanks, no towing, no waiting room, no parts department markup, and the team comes directly to your location.
In some cases local Acura owners can save up to 50% on Acura key replacement with the mobile service versus dealer pricing from Acura Dealer (London, ON) - the nearest Acura dealership at approximately 2 hours from Windsor. The technician uses identical professional-grade diagnostic hardware including the same immobilizer module programming interface, proximity smart fob pairing protocol, and key synchronization software found at any Acura dealer service department. The technician arrives at the exact location in Windsor or Essex County and completes most Acura key services in under 60 minutes - eliminating the $150 - $250+ towing cost, multi-day scheduling delays while the dealer orders Acura parts, shop fee surcharges, and the inconvenience of being without an Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, or Integra for days. Specific savings examples: KR5TP-2 smart fob replacement, dealer $500 - $700+. HON66 transponder key, dealer $200 - $350+. HON66-RHK flip remote, dealer $300 - $450+, with exact pricing in the table on this page.
Acura Models Canadian Locksmiths Services in Windsor
Browse the Acura vehicles serviced across Windsor and Essex County, from 2022–2026 MDX and RDX needing KR5TP-2 proximity programming, through TLX and Integra with KR5T21 and KR5V1X smart keys, to classic TL and TSX on HON66 transponder keys. Canadian Locksmiths stocks blanks, flip housings, fobs, and Honda equipment.
Canadian Locksmiths services every Acura platform from 2001 to 2026 and covers each Honda IMMO immobilizer generation: the 2022–2026 KR5TP-2 and KR5BTP proximity fobs requiring encrypted Honda IMMO programming, the KR5T21, KR5V1X, and KR5V2X proximity systems on 2016–2023 models, HON66-RHK and HON66-TPK remote head keys with integrated transponders, and classic HON66 transponder platforms on early-2000s Acura TL, TSX, MDX, and RSX. The team programs the newest Acura vehicles with dealer-level Honda equipment, sparing owners the 2-hour drive to Acura Dealer (London, ON) for every key service.
SUVs & Crossovers
MDX (2001-present) · RDX (2007-present) · ZDX (2010-2013) · ADX (2025)
Sedans
TLX (2015-present) · Integra (2023-present) · ILX (2013–2022) · RLX (2014–2020)
Sports & Performance
NSX (2017–2022) · Integra Type S (2024–2025) · TLX Type S (2021–2025) · MDX Type S (2022–2025)
Classic Sedans
TL (1999-2014) · TSX (2004–2014) · RL (2005–2012) · Legend (1991–1995)
Coupes & Entry-Level
RSX (2002–2006) · CL (2001–2003) · ILX (2013–2022) · EL (1997–2005) · CSX (2006–2011)
Electric Vehicles
ZDX Electric (2024–2025)
Discontinued Models
Legend · Vigor · CL · RSX · EL · CSX · RL · ZDX (2010–2013 original) · Integra (2023-present)
Don't see your vehicle? The team provides car key replacement for most makes and models.
Acura Key Types Canadian Locksmiths Replaces in Windsor
Canadian Locksmiths replaces and programs every Acura key type across Windsor and Essex County: proximity smart fobs (KR5V1X, KR5V2X, KR5T21, KR5TP-2) for push-to-start MDX, RDX, TLX, and Integra, flip remote keys (HON66-RHK, HON66-TPK) for ILX, TLX, and earlier RDX, and HON66 transponder keys for classic TL, TSX, and RSX.
Transponder Keys
Acura transponder keys use embedded chips in HON66 and HO01 blades on Windsor vehicles from 2001 to roughly 2017, including the Acura TL, TSX, MDX, RSX, RL, and CL. The chip communicates with the Honda IMMO immobilizer to authorize start, so without a programmed transponder the immobilizer rejects the key even when the blade turns the cylinder. Later Acura models added ID46 encrypted rolling codes against cloning. HON66 keys also survive as the mechanical insert blade inside Acura proximity fobs (KR5V1X, KR5TP-2) on 2016–2026 models. Canadian Locksmiths also services legacy VTSX resistor keys for pre-1997 Acura vehicles.
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- Crank/no-start condition due to Honda IMMO immobilizer transponder chip mismatch or failure
- Acura theft deterrent indicator light flashing or staying solid on dashboard
- Lost, stolen, or physically damaged Acura transponder chip keys (HON66, HO01 blade types)
- Acura key turns freely but engine cranks without starting – immobilizer rejection
Remote Head & Flip Keys
Acura flip remote keys combine lock, unlock, and trunk buttons with a fold-out HON66 blade in one housing. The HON66-RHK and HON66-TPK flip remotes on the Acura MDX, RDX, ILX, and TLX (2010–2024) are the most common Acura key Canadian Locksmiths replaces in Windsor, usually from broken button pads. The rubber membrane deteriorates after 3–5 years, and Windsor's temperature cycling accelerates the wear until buttons crack and fall through. Canadian Locksmiths fits an entire new HON66-RHK or HON66-TPK housing with a fresh factory-spec HON66 blade and transponder programming to the Honda IMMO immobilizer, never a shell repair.
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- Acura HON66-RHK or HON66-TPK flip remote buttons cracked, mushy, or broken off entirely
- Acura flip key blade worn thin, bent, or snapped off inside ignition cylinder
- Fob housing cracked and separating – Acura broken button pad syndrome
- Flip blade release mechanism jammed or spring broken
Push to Start Smart Keys
Acura proximity smart fobs with ID47 HITAG-3 or HITAG-AES chips and CR2032 batteries provide keyless entry and push-button start on Acura vehicles from 2016 to 2026, the highest-demand Acura key in the service area. The KR5TP-2 and KR5BTP fobs cover 2022–2026 MDX, RDX, TLX, and Integra and need encrypted Honda IMMO programming; the KR5T21, KR5V1X, and KR5V2X fobs cover 2016–2023 MDX, RDX, and TLX. Canadian Locksmiths programs every generation on-site across Windsor and Essex County using the same protocol as Acura Dealer (London, ON).
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- Acura Smart Key warning messages appearing on instrument cluster display
- "Key Not Detected" or "No Remote Detected" on Acura proximity smart key system
- Acura push-to-start button not responding to proximity smart fob – hold the fob flat against the push-button start (MDX, RDX, TLX, Integra) or against the steering column-mounted reader (Acura Integra, TLX, MDX) for emergency start
- Lost, stolen, or water-damaged Acura proximity smart key fobs
Acura Key Fob FCC IDs · 2016–2026
Common Acura fob FCC IDs seen on Windsor-area vehicles. The FCC ID is printed on the fob back plate or under the battery cover - matching it identifies the exact replacement fob before the technician arrives.
Acura Key Replacement Service Areas – Windsor & Essex County
Canadian Locksmiths provides mobile Acura key replacement across Windsor and all of Essex County. The service vehicle carries Acura smart fobs (KR5V1X, KR5TP-2), flip remotes, HON66 blanks, and Honda programming equipment to finish the job at your home, office, or roadside.
Windsor Service Area
📍 Average 60 minAcura Key Service in Lakeshore
📍 Average 90 minMobile Service to Essex
📍 Average 90 minKingsville Service Area
📍 Average 90 minAcura Key Service in Harrow
📍 Average 90 minMobile Service to Leamington
📍 Average 90 minWhy Acura Owners Trust Canadian Locksmiths
Family-owned and operated for over 35 years with Acura dealer-level Honda diagnostic tools that match the equipment at Acura Dealer (London, ON), the extensive Acura key inventory in the region, fully mobile on-site service at your location, and a 90-day warranty on every Acura car key replacement job.
Certified Bonded Insured
The team is fully bonded and insured for the protection of every Acura vehicle serviced in Windsor and Essex County. Commercial liability coverage protects your Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, or Integra during the entire key replacement and programming process at your location - from initial OBD-II diagnostic connection through our professional key programming equipment to final functional testing of all key and remote functions.
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Family Owned Since 1989
Established in 1989, Canadian Locksmiths is a family-owned local automotive locksmith. Every Acura key is cut and programmed by the owner-operated team with 35+ years of experience across every Honda IMMO immobilizer generation, from classic HON66 transponder keys to the newest KR5TP-2 proximity smart fobs.
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Dealer-Level Tools
Canadian Locksmiths runs dealer-level diagnostic tooling for every Acura model from 2001 to 2026, including Honda programming for the newest 2022–2026 KR5TP-2 proximity fobs. The team maintains i-HDS / HDS (interactive Honda Diagnostic System) access through a J2534 pass-through interface, matching the factory-level security programming used at Acura Dealer (London, ON).
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90-Day Warranty
Every Acura key programmed by the team is backed by a written 90-day warranty on all materials supplied - if any key, fob, or transponder chip provided fails within 90 days, the replacement is performed at no additional cost during regular business hours. A verified Google Business profile maintains a 4.9-star rating across 200+ Acura owner reviews in Windsor and Essex County.
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Mobile Service
Acura key cutting and proximity smart fob programming at your home, office, parking lot, or roadside location anywhere in Windsor and Essex County. The team dispatches Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM with arrival typically on the same visit, no towing of your Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, or Integra to Acura Dealer (London, ON) required.
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Large Inventory
Extensive mobile inventory of Acura key blanks, HON66-RHK and HON66-TPK flip remote housings, KR5V1X, KR5V2X, KR5T21, and KR5TP-2 proximity smart fobs, HON66 and HO01 transponder blanks, and CR2032 batteries in Windsor and Essex County. The team stocks Acura keys and fobs for virtually every Acura model on the road today - MDX, RDX, TLX, Integra, and classic TL, TSX, and RSX.
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Acura July Review, Story & Pro Tip : Customer Spotlight
A 2023 Acura Integra owner near Optimist Park skipped the dealer wait by booking on-site Acura proximity key programming with 46 chip transponder.
"2023 Acura Integra, only key gone, panicked. Mobile tech showed up to Optimist Park the same afternoon. Cut and programmed a new proximity key on the spot. That's the difference between mobile and dealer."
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- Tom W., Windsor
2023 Acura Integra Proximity Key Replacement
The Job
Tom's call came in on a Wednesday morning. The only proximity key for the 2023 Acura Integra had been lost near Optimist Park in Windsor. With no spare key and the Acura dealer quoting a 5-day wait, time mattered.
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The Canadian Locksmiths mobile technician arrived fully equipped for Acura key programming. Using 46 chip transponder, the technician connected to the vehicle's immobilizer and began the key generation process.
• Cut a new Acura high-security key blade on-site
• Programmed the proximity key to the vehicle immobilizer
• Synced all remote entry and start functions
• Tested every lock, unlock, and ignition operation
Total time: 35 minutes from arrival to departure. Tom drove away from Optimist Park with a fully programmed Acura key.
Service starts at $99 - prices may vary, call (519) 979-1270 for an accurate quote.
Pro Tip: Acura Proximity Key Care
Acura vehicles use advanced encryption that requires dealer-level diagnostic equipment to program replacement keys. The 46 chip transponder ensures secure key-to-vehicle pairing that cannot be replicated with generic tools. Keep the proximity key away from electronic devices and extreme temperatures to extend battery life.
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DIY key programming on modern Acura vehicles can trigger permanent security lockouts that require dealer-only module replacement. Mobile service includes the factory-level diagnostic tools needed for correct Acura key integration.
Need an Acura key replacement before being stranded? Scheduled mobile service throughout Windsor and Essex County, with on-site programming at the vehicle.