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Honda Accord Key Replacement

Honda Accords have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 1998 era, and across 7 key generations this model has used 4 different key systems — t; rhk; rhk / sp; sp. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Accord Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Honda Accord — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Accord1998–2002TMegamos 13 (ID13) / early ID48 — confirm by VINHD106 (external cut)
Accord2003–2007TPhilips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936) or Megamos ID48 — confirm by VINHON66 (high-security)
Accord2008–2012RHKPhilips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936/PCF7941)HON66
Accord2013–2015RHK / SPPhilips ID47 (Hitag-3, PCF7961X/NCF2952X) “G” chipHON66
Accord2016–2017RHKPhilips ID47 “G” chip (MLBHLIK6-1TA)HON66
Accord2018–2022SPPhilips ID47 “G” chip (CWTWB1G0090)HON66 (emergency insert)
Accord2023–2025SPPhilips ID4A / NCF29A1M (ID47 family)HON66 (emergency insert)

Security System & Immobilizer

Honda’s Immobilizer System arrived in the late 90s and marched through Megamos and Philips ID46 chip eras into today’s Smart Entry proximity fobs. Red-key/green-key dealer lore aside, modern equipment programs every era at the curb.

On the Accord specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Megamos 13 (ID13) / early ID48 — confirm by VIN, Philips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936) or Megamos ID48 — confirm by VIN, Philips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936/PCF7941), Philips ID47 (Hitag-3, PCF7961X/NCF2952X) “G” chip, Philips ID47 “G” chip (MLBHLIK6-1TA). A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 1998–2002: T — Megamos 13 (ID13) / early ID48 — confirm by VIN (HD106 (external cut))
  • 2003–2007: T — Philips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936) or Megamos ID48 — confirm by VIN (HON66 (high-security))
  • 2008–2012: RHK — Philips ID46 (Hitag-2, PCF7936/PCF7941) (HON66)
  • 2013–2015: RHK / SP — Philips ID47 (Hitag-3, PCF7961X/NCF2952X) “G” chip (HON66)
  • 2016–2017: RHK — Philips ID47 “G” chip (MLBHLIK6-1TA) (HON66)
  • 2018–2022: SP — Philips ID47 “G” chip (CWTWB1G0090) (HON66 (emergency insert))
  • 2023–2025: SP — Philips ID4A / NCF29A1M (ID47 family) (HON66 (emergency insert))

Our Accord Key Services


Honda Accord Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Accord. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common Accord call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Accord?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

My Accord is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 1998–2002 generation (t), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my Accord in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.