Honda Insight Lost Car Keys Replacement – All the Information You Need to Get a New Honda Insight Key. Tips, Costs, Your Options, and More.

Honda Insight car keys replacement

Honda Insight car keys replacement

 

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In this article:

Honda Insight replacement car keys – Introduction

Automotive locksmith coding a Honda Insight key fob

Automotive locksmith coding a Honda Insight key fob

Honda Insight keys replacement by year – not sure which key you had: Was it a regular key, transponder chip, or remote key fob? Find out here

Have you lost your Honda Insight car key? – How do I get a replacement key? What options do I have?

Rekey kit to change Honda Insight ignition cylinder parts

Rekey kit to change Honda Insight ignition cylinder parts

Honda Insight key replacement near me – things to remember before calling a locksmith

Honda Insight car key replacement cost

Key coding and programming machine for Honda Insight keys

Key coding and programming machine for Honda Insight keys

Tips for Honda Insight key fob replacement – What to ask and verify before and after you get a new key fob

Can I get a replacement Honda Insight key by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

Automotive locksmith is connecting the coding machine to the car's obd to program new keys

Automotive locksmith is connecting the coding machine to the car’s obd to program new keys

Honda Insight key programming – which keys can you program yourself? how to program your key & more.

Keyless entry information Honda Insight

Remote key fob for a Honda Insight

Remote key fob for a Honda Insight

Honda Insight key fob battery replacement – How do I change or replace the battery? What is the cost? What size is the battery? And more.

 

Introduction:

Honda Insight key replacement - All you need to know

Honda Insight model was introduced in 2000. This model has two versions and three types of keys.

Remote key fob: 2019 to 2022.

Transponder chip keys: 2000 to 2006, 2010 to 2014.

An automotive locksmith coding a new Honda Insight key

An automotive locksmith coding a new Honda Insight key

    • Please keep in mind that while some keys or key fobs may look the same, they have different capabilities/frequencies/keyways. Therefore, having the right key or key fob is essential.
Ignition cylinder and parts

Ignition cylinder and parts

 

Quick access or go to FAQ

 

Click on the type of key you had or your year model below to get the most accurate information:

 

Honda Insight w/Prox:

 

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022: (72147-TWA-A11)

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Honda Insight remote key fob replacement (72147-TWA-A11)

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Honda Insight remote key fob replacement (72147-TWA-A11)

 

 

Honda Insight Hybrid w/Prox:

 

2019, 2020, 2021: (72147-TWA-A11)

2019, 2020, 2021 Honda Insight Hybrid remote key fob replacement (72147-TWA-A11)

2019, 2020, 2021 Honda Insight Hybrid remote key fob replacement (72147-TWA-A11)

 

 

Honda Insight w/o Prox:

 

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: (MLBHLIK-1T)

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Honda Insight transponder key replacement (MLBHLIK-1T)

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Honda Insight transponder key replacement (MLBHLIK-1T)

 

 

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004: (HD106-PT)

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Honda Insight transponder key replacement (HD106-PT)

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Honda Insight transponder key replacement (HD106-PT)

 

 

Honda Insight Hybrid w/0 Prox:

 

2005, 2006: (HD106-PT)

2005, 2006 Honda Insight Hybrid transponder key replacement (HD106-PT)

2005, 2006 Honda Insight Hybrid transponder key replacement (HD106-PT)

 

 

 

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FAQ:

 

Q: I lost my Honda Insight car keys. I don’t have a spare, so need a replacement. How and where can I get a replacement key?

How to get a Honda Insight replacement key

 

Generally speaking, you have three options:
  1. Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Honda Insight cars. We can help you with that.
  2. Tow the car to the dealer.
  3. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).
Honda transponder key on a computer operated cutting machine

Honda transponder key on a computer operated cutting machine

A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Honda Insight. Therefore, the options for getting a new key made and programmed depend on whether you need a remote, an intelligent fob, push to start button, a transponder, or a regular key.

"Lishi tools" used by an automotive locksmith to decode Honda Insight keys

“Lishi tools” used by an automotive locksmith to decode Honda Insight keys

A: For a more detailed explanation, including tips on SAVING TIME AND MONEY, please visit our blog post: How to get a replacement key.

Not ready to call for service just yet? Click here for some GREAT ideas on how to find lost car keys.

Tool to check chip value of Honda car key

Tool to check chip value of Honda car key

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Q: Honda Insight key replacement near me – How to find a locksmith or dealer and what should you tell them?

Honda Insight key replacement service near your location - Tips

First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2019 Honda Insight.

In addition, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror. The VIN helps the locksmith or dealer verify the year, make, and model of the car and determine which key you had.

Check a few locksmiths near your location

Also, keep in mind that many locksmiths offer mobile service and travel up to 30 miles radius from where their store is located. Therefore, depends on your location, it might be a good idea to expand your search and call for a few additional quotes, even if on the map, these locksmiths seems to be far from you.

All Honda Insight key fobs and transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site

All Honda Insight key fobs and transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site

Remember,

Their distance as you see on the map, is their business address, not their physical and current location. All you have to make sure, is that they carry the right equipment to cut and program your Honda Insight key.

You can also try and call a few Honda dealers near your location, but remember that you will need to tow the car there.

Car key coding machine for Honda keys

Car key coding machine for Honda keys

Finally, make sure you can show ownership of the car by having the necessary documents – title, ID, insurance card, etc.

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Q: Honda Insight key replacement cost – How much does it cost to replace a Honda Insight key without the original? What is the average price?

Honda Insight key replacement cost - estimate only

 

In short, replacing a Honda Insight key can cost between $170 to $400. The cost depends on a number of factors:
  1. The type of key you need
  2. The car’s year of manufacture
  3. Time of day & your location
  4. Where you get a key replacement (dealer, automotive locksmith, online, etc.)
  5. Availability of code to cut a new key
  6. Original ignition or not

Factors to consider about key replacement cost

The type of key you had and the year the car was manufactured are the most important factors for identifying if you need a chip, intelligent fob, “push to start”, remote, regular “non-transponder” key. The newer the car is, the better the security features the key has. On later models, you can therefore expect to pay more than $250 for a replacement key.

Lonsdor coding machine for Honda Insight car keys

Also,

the price depends on where you get a key replacement. Did your replacement key come from the dealer, or an automotive locksmith? Or did you get it online? Click here to get a more detailed explanation of how to get a replacement key.

The dealer usually charges about 10% to 15% less for the replacement key than a locksmith would charge. However, you will likely have to tow the car there to program the new key or remote. Therefore, the total price is usually higher.

New Honda chip keys coded on-site

New Honda chip keys coded on-site

Furthermore,

consider that if you have a locksmith come out and make you a new key outside regular business hours, the price may increase.

Finally,

If you have previously had your ignition cylinder replaced, which is quite common in older cars, this probably means that the code for the key may not be useful. In such cases, the key will have to be cut manually by a locksmith, or you will have to change the ignition again, and here the dealer can’t help.

Honda car key coding machines

For a more detailed explanation and GREAT TIPS on how to save money, please visit our blog post: Car keys replacement costs

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Tips for Honda Insight key fob replacement – What to ask and verify before and after you get a new key fob:

Honda Insight key fob replacement - Emergency key and battery

Honda Insight key fob replacement – Emergency key and battery

Very often when people get a replacement key fob, there are certain things they forget to check and ask the dealer or locksmith.

 

We gathered here the most relevant information and tips to make sure you won’t face a problem down the road.
First,

Make sure to get the key code of your Honda Insight key fob – Every key fob, has a unique code which locksmiths and dealers use to know the exact cuts to match your ignition, door and trunk cylinders.

Ask and keep your key code in a safe place

Obviously, this code is different from one car to another. This key code costs money, and before the locksmith or dealer cut you a new key fob, they must pay to get the code from the Honda database, which may cost them up to $100. Make sure you write down this key code and keep it in a safe place. In case you lose your Honda Insight key fob again in the future, it will cost you less to get a replacement, and the process will be faster.

Emergency key and key fob - Honda

Emergency key and key fob – Honda

Second,

Verify they cut you the emergency key, and that it works on the doors cylinders and trunk – Every key fob comes with an emergency key attached to it. The emergency key can be used to access the car in case the battery is dead.

Verify the emergency key is working smoothly on all cylinders

Verify the emergency key is working smoothly on all cylinders

Uncut emergency key on cutting machine - Automotive locksmith

Uncut emergency key on cutting machine – Automotive locksmith

Sometimes, when locksmiths or dealers program a new replacement key fob, they forget to cut the emergency key as well.

Emergency key after it was cut

Emergency key after it was cut

Make sure they cut you the emergency key and that it works for each door and the trunk to avoid a future lockout situation. It should work smoothly, just like your house key. Don’t be lazy, check it on site.

Emergency key cut - Make sure they cut it for you and check it works

Emergency key cut – Make sure they cut it for you and check it works

 

Finally,

know which battery your Honda Insight key fob has – These key fobs, like all key fobs, are battery operated. Make sure you know the type of battery you need and keep a spare one. (Honda Insight key fob usually use CR-2032 battery)

 

Q: Can I get a Honda Insight key replacement by its VIN?

Honda Insight key replacement by VIN

A: That depends on the year of manufacture of your car and the type of key you had.

The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider:

Advanced Diagnostics "Smart Pro" coding machine for Honda Insight car keys

  1. If your vehicle is older than 10 years, Honda dealers will no longer have its key code record, so an automotive locksmith will be your only option to get a replacement key.
  2. For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key, the codes should be available. However, as coding is required, you will have to either tow the car to the dealer, or have an automotive locksmith come and code the key on site.

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Q: Honda Insight key programming – which keys can you program yourself? Which keys require a programming tool? & more

Automotive locksmith programming a Honda Insight key on-site

A: Honda has different types of keys. Some require programming, and some don’t. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed. This process requires a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has. There is no need to program non-transponder metal keys.

To make things simple, we divided all Honda keys into two categories:

  1. No programming needed (Non-transponder keys).
  2. Keys that need to be programmed (Transponder or remote keys). These keys required the expertise of an automotive locksmith or the dealer.

 

No programming needed:

Condor Xhorse key cutting machine

Honda non-transponder keys are metal keys that have no chip in them, so no programming is needed.

Honda Insight has none of this key type – all Honda Insight keys have a chip and need to be programmed.

 

For Honda Insight keys that need to be programmed, you will need an automotive locksmith or the dealer:
Car key coding machine for Honda key fobs and transponder keys

Car key coding machine for Honda key fobs and transponder keys

These keys, also known as remote smart keys, intelligent keys or key fobs, and transponder keys, have a security chip. Programming is needed. Also, a special machine is needed to program them. An automotive locksmith or dealer should do it for you. This process must be followed for most models made after 1998.

72147-TWA-A11, MLBHLIK-1T, HD106-PT.

 

Q: I have a Honda Insight key and would like to get a keyless entry system to unlock all doors as well. Can you tell me which one I should get? Will it need to be programmed and can I program it myself or not?

A: Honda Insight has a few keyless entry system options. For newer car models, the key you have contains a built-in keyless entry system (a remote master key or key fob/smart key). Some need to be programmed by a professional locksmith or dealer and some don’t. Below you will find all the information relevant to the Honda Insight entry system.

 

Keyless entry information for the Honda Insight:
Keyless entry information Honda Insight

Keyless entry information Honda Insight

Honda Insight has one keyless entry remote. Choose the year of your car:

For year models 2010 to 2014, 2019 to 2022, there is a built-in keyless entry in the remote key fob and transponder key.

2000-2006: E4EG8DJ (Choose Method A)

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Honda Insight key battery – important information: How to replace, size, cost, and more.

Key fob batteries

Honda Insight model has different kinds of keys. If your model uses a key fob, here is some important information you should know about the battery.

Battery replacement for Honda chip key

Battery replacement for Honda chip key

 

There are 2 types of keys that are battery operated:

 

Key fob: (like in the picture below)
Honda Insight remote key fob battery replacement information

Honda Insight remote key fob battery replacement information

 

Watch a short video here: how to replace Honda Insight key fob’s battery, type of battery and more:

Battery replacement information video

 

Transponder chip key: (like in the following picture)
Honda Insight chip key battery replacement information

Honda Insight chip key battery replacement information

 

Watch a short video here: how to replace Honda Insight transponder key’s battery, type of battery and more:

Battery replacement information video

 

Things to remember when your Honda Insight key fob battery is dead:

First, even if the key fob’s battery is dead, you still can unlock and start your Insight. You can use the emergency key provided with the key fob to unlock the doors as shown below:

Honda key fob and emergency key

Honda key fob and emergency key

 

The key fob on the inside - Battery and emergency key

The key fob on the inside – Battery and emergency key

How to start Honda Insight with a dead key fob?

You can start your Honda Insight by pushing the “Start” button with your key fob. The car’s computer recognizes the chip inside the key fob and authorizes the process.

Push the "start" button with your dead key fob to start the car like in this picture

Push the “start” button with your dead key fob to start the car like in this picture

This way, you will be able to start your vehicle EVEN if the key fob battery is dead.

 

Honda Insight key battery information:

Car key battery replacement variety

Honda Insight key fob and transponder key are battery operated. Every two years or so, or when the battery is low, you may need to change the key fob battery. Here is all the information you need.

The type of battery you need is a CR-2032 for 72147-TWA-A11 and a CR-1616 for MLBHLIK-1T. The average price for these batteries is about $5.

You can order CR-1616 online here and CR-2032 here.

Also, you can find it at Home Depot, Walmart, AutoZone, etc.

 

Here is some general information about the Honda Insight key battery:

Type of battery: CR-1616 lithium

CR-1616 key battery replacement

CR-1616 key battery replacement

Size: Diameter – 16 mm, height – 1.6 mm

 

Type of battery: CR-2032 lithium

CR-2032 key fob battery replacement

CR-2032 key fob battery replacement

Size: Diameter – 20 mm, height – 3.2 mm

Finally, remember that your battery life depends on several factors such as usage, weather conditions, etc. To better protect your Honda Insight key fob and extend its battery life, it may be a good idea to have a key fob cover or a case. You can order a key fob cover here.

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