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Ignition lock cylinder

Tiny
CHRISCHANDLER913
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Do I have to re program it after I replace the key lock cylinder?
Saturday, March 19th, 2016 AT 7:50 PM

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KEN L
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On some cars the key must be re-programmed to the car which only the dealer can do, your car is right on the line from when they started doing that so you might be okay, let me know how it goes so we can help others.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016 AT 10:01 PM
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Ok the key is a transponder key and the VIN starts with a 1. Is there anyway that you know of that I can program the new keys myself?
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Sunday, March 20th, 2016 AT 7:05 AM
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If you have a new key you will have to do a re code, if you recoded the lock to suit the original key there should not be a problem as long as the key reader is also original and matched to the key.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2016 AT 9:03 AM
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No, the ignition lock cylinder that I got is a aftermarket import direct. It did not have the key code reader on it so I had to install the original one from the defective key lock cylinder onto the new one and the green key light comes on when you turn the ignition on and then it blinks and does not go off until you turn the ignition off. I have the original keys (the grey one and the black one) that originally came with the car and I have the defective key lock cylinder. The engine turns over it just does not start. After I replaced the key lock cylinder I had to input the anti-theft code in the radio and it works now also. Please help, I am just baffled on what else I can do other that call the dealership. I really do not want to do that if I don't have too. Thanks
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Sunday, March 20th, 2016 AT 9:17 AM
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KEN L
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I found this info for you, please take a look and let us know if it helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk5_wFMU1dM

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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 AT 1:09 AM
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Ok that is a different type key the 1999 Hona Accord 4 cyl. Has a key without the key fob built into it. I have a seperate key fob for my car. The original keys to the car are 1 is grey and 1 is black.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 AT 2:55 PM
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KEN L
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Is the security light on or flashing when you try to start it? If not lets start at the basics, here is a link to help you with that diagnosis

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let me know how it goes.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 AT 3:14 PM
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Yes the security light is on and it blinks when you try to start the car.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 AT 6:18 PM
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Okay that is the problem, the security light cannot be blinking, can you disconnect the battery for 2 minutes and reconnect it please, once completed close all doors then lock and unlock the drivers door. This should reset the system. If not the transponder and ignition need to be programmed at a shop or dealer please help.
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 AT 9:09 AM

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