Key lost : Now what?

zaks · 10th October 2008, 08:51

I lost one of my car keys near koramangala. The service center guy said that they can source a spare key from FIAT and enable it for my car and disable the one lost. But the lost key if used by someone would still open the car door. So, is it safe to just go for a spare key or get the whole key set changed which costs 800+labour.

vikram_d · 10th October 2008, 09:07

To be on the safe side get all the locks changed. It might cost you some money but you will have peace of mind.

rmonie · 10th October 2008, 09:54

How is the lost key going to be "disabled"? The identification is embedded in the key and to the best of my knowledge there is no way to differentiate between both the spare keys.

My steering lock jammed recently on the Fiat Adventure and I replaced the entire set. The ECU had to go through a routine with the new keys to register them. This too was done using only one of the keys & both work fine.

I suggest replacing the set. It cost me around INR4500/- all inclusive

nishantgandhi · 10th October 2008, 10:10

Any idea how much does it cost for the lock set of the Getz to be replaced?

halley · 25th December 2008, 13:24

hi guys, i lost both the keys of my OHC , can i get a duplicate key made from honda or a keymaker? If not how much does the whole key set cost?

NOTORIOUS · 25th December 2008, 17:10

Sir be on the safe side and get all the locks changed.

ankitahuja · 25th December 2008, 17:17

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Originally Posted by halley

hi guys, i lost both the keys of my OHC , can i get a duplicate key made from honda or a keymaker? If not how much does the whole key set cost?

Aah OHC!! You can get a key made from a keymaker for as low as Rs 50 till whatever he desires

aka_iitd · 26th December 2008, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by halley

hi guys, i lost both the keys of my OHC , can i get a duplicate key made from honda or a keymaker? If not how much does the whole key set cost?

Did you lost today !! Otherwise how you are driving your car

Tejas@perioimpl · 26th December 2008, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by halley

hi guys, i lost both the keys of my OHC , can i get a duplicate key made from honda or a keymaker? If not how much does the whole key set cost?

No problems with the OHC. You can get a key made by any local keymaker. However, if you lost all the keys, how will the local keymaker duplicate it?

ankitahuja · 26th December 2008, 13:08

@ To what Tejas said - Most good key makers can replicate a key even without the key itself. But you must be warned that some goons might spoil your lock to an extent, in order to force in the key for trials. The good ones, however, will be very careful not to do so.

hrman · 26th December 2008, 14:34

When I lost my key to my NHC and asked Honda how much its gonna cost to replace the whole set of locks, they said it will take some 6500/- plus taxes. Which I thought was too steep. It covers the following:

1. Front Right door
2. Front Left door
3. Ignition key
4. Dicky key
I had lost the spare key which does not have the auto-lock box.
Any good keymaker can create a copy of your lost key for as little as 50 bucks.

sushrutha · 26th December 2008, 19:36

It's always better to get all your locks replaced when you have lost your keys.
It's a nominal amount to replace the car locks.

speed0mania · 28th December 2008, 11:35

I feel if you have to spend close to 5K then you might as well get a car security system and just a spare key! this way you can prevent someone trying to open the door with your old key! + you have added security!
@rmonie: the identity will not be changed in the key but the ECU as the new key id will replace the previous one thereby dissabling the old one.

Surprise · 24th March 2011, 09:30

In case of car theft claim, will not the insurance Company insist for a duplicate keys? Will they accept the key done local key maker (will they able to identify it was not the original keys & fabricated locally). Will replacing the entire key set through A.S.S resolve this problem?

@Chaand · 24th March 2011, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

No problems with the OHC. You can get a key made by any local keymaker. However, if you lost all the keys, how will the local keymaker duplicate it?

This is a piece of cake for any keymaker. Call him to where the car is. He will have a set of keys for the particular lock. Then using his tools and trial and error he will make a single key for a door, which will be used as the master key for duplication.

10th October 2008, 08:51	#1
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	Key lost : Now what? I lost one of my car keys near koramangala. The service center guy said that they can source a spare key from FIAT and enable it for my car and disable the one lost. But the lost key if used by someone would still open the car door. So, is it safe to just go for a spare key or get the whole key set changed which costs 800+labour.
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10th October 2008, 09:07	#2
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	To be on the safe side get all the locks changed. It might cost you some money but you will have peace of mind.
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10th October 2008, 09:54	#3
rmonie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 231 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	How is the lost key going to be "disabled"? The identification is embedded in the key and to the best of my knowledge there is no way to differentiate between both the spare keys. My steering lock jammed recently on the Fiat Adventure and I replaced the entire set. The ECU had to go through a routine with the new keys to register them. This too was done using only one of the keys & both work fine. I suggest replacing the set. It cost me around INR4500/- all inclusive
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10th October 2008, 10:10	#4
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Any idea how much does it cost for the lock set of the Getz to be replaced?
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25th December 2008, 13:24	#5
halley Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: 4 Times	hi guys, i lost both the keys of my OHC , can i get a duplicate key made from honda or a keymaker? If not how much does the whole key set cost?
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25th December 2008, 17:10	#6
NOTORIOUS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 808 Thanked: 124 Times View My Garage	Sir be on the safe side and get all the locks changed.
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26th December 2008, 13:08	#10
ankitahuja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 921 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	@ To what Tejas said - Most good key makers can replicate a key even without the key itself. But you must be warned that some goons might spoil your lock to an extent, in order to force in the key for trials. The good ones, however, will be very careful not to do so.
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26th December 2008, 14:34	#11
hrman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 1,015 Times	When I lost my key to my NHC and asked Honda how much its gonna cost to replace the whole set of locks, they said it will take some 6500/- plus taxes. Which I thought was too steep. It covers the following: 1. Front Right door 2. Front Left door 3. Ignition key 4. Dicky key I had lost the spare key which does not have the auto-lock box. Any good keymaker can create a copy of your lost key for as little as 50 bucks. Last edited by hrman : 26th December 2008 at 14:35.
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26th December 2008, 19:36	#12
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	It's always better to get all your locks replaced when you have lost your keys. It's a nominal amount to replace the car locks.
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28th December 2008, 11:35	#13
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	I feel if you have to spend close to 5K then you might as well get a car security system and just a spare key! this way you can prevent someone trying to open the door with your old key! + you have added security! @rmonie: the identity will not be changed in the key but the ECU as the new key id will replace the previous one thereby dissabling the old one.
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24th March 2011, 09:30	#14
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Re: Key lost, replace or spare key? In case of car theft claim, will not the insurance Company insist for a duplicate keys? Will they accept the key done local key maker (will they able to identify it was not the original keys & fabricated locally). Will replacing the entire key set through A.S.S resolve this problem?
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