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I’m in Thunder Bay, Ontario and I lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I had another spare key fob, changed the battery, and the red light comes on, but it doesn’t unlock or start the car.

Important detail: even the original key never fit into the driver door manually. I always used the remote buttons only.

I went to a locksmith and then Honda dealership. Honda told me my VIN is a US-manufactured VIN and they cannot access the key cutting code from the Canadian system. They suggested replacing ignition and door locks which may cost around $1000.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any automotive locksmiths or US Honda dealers that can help with a US VIN key code or make a key directly from ignition?

I’m in Thunder Bay and I lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I had another spare key fob, changed the battery, and the red light comes on, but it doesn’t unlock or start the car.

Important detail: even the original key never fit into the driver door manually. I always used the remote buttons only.

I went to a locksmith and then Honda dealership. Honda told me my VIN is a US-manufactured VIN and they cannot access the key cutting code from the Canadian system. They suggested replacing ignition and door locks which gonna cost me around 1 grand.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any automotive locksmiths or US Honda dealers that can help with a US VIN key code or make a key directly from ignition?

I’m in Thunder Bay, Ontario and I lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I had another spare key fob, changed the battery, and the red light comes on, but it doesn’t unlock or start the car.

Important detail: even the original key never fit into the driver door manually. I always used the remote buttons only.

I went to a locksmith and then Honda dealership. Honda told me my VIN is a US-manufactured VIN and they cannot access the key cutting code from the Canadian system. They suggested replacing ignition and door locks which may cost around $1000.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any automotive locksmiths or US Honda dealers that can help with a US VIN key code or make a key directly from ignition?

I lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I have another key fob and changed the battery. The red light comes on when I press the buttons, but it doesn’t unlock the car.

Also, even the original key never fit into the driver door manually. I always used the lock/unlock buttons only. The seller told me this spare key probably needs to be cut and programmed by a locksmith.

Does anyone know a good and affordable mobile locksmith in Thunder Bay who can unlock and program Honda keys?