Lost your Acura keys? Locked them in the car? Need a spare? Auburn Lock & Car Keys provides full mobile Acura key replacement and programming service throughout Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Renton, Tacoma, and the rest of South King and Pierce counties. Acura is Honda's luxury brand and uses similar underlying key technology, which means we handle most Acura models on-site at a significant savings vs Acura dealer pricing.
Mid-size luxury sedan including the current 2021+ generation with smart proximity key standard.
Three-row luxury SUV with smart proximity key standard across recent generations.
Compact luxury SUV with smart proximity key on all recent generations.
Compact luxury sedan (discontinued after 2022) — smart key on most trims.
Reborn compact luxury sedan (2023+) — smart proximity key standard.
Older Acura sedans (discontinued) — transponder and smart key options.
All-electric Acura SUV with advanced smart key technology.
Performance flagship — smart proximity key with brand-specific blanks.
| Key Type | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acura transponder keys (older models) | $155-$265 | Mechanical key with chip. Standard on older Acura TSX, TL, RDX, MDX. |
| Acura remote head keys | $185-$315 | Transponder key integrated with lock/unlock remote in the head. |
| Acura smart proximity keys (modern) | $285-$485 | Push-to-start fobs for current Acura lineup. |
| Acura ZDX / NSX keys | Quote on VIN | Specialty Acura models with advanced key technology requiring VIN verification. |
Prices vary by exact model, year, and whether you have a working spare. Mileage adjustments apply outside Auburn — quoted upfront. Call (253) 796-8550 for an exact quote on your specific Acura.
Step 1: Call us with your VIN. Year, make, and model help, but the VIN tells us exactly what key technology your specific Acura uses and whether we can handle it on-site. We verify upfront so you don't waste a service call.
Step 2: Flat-rate quote. Based on your VIN and key situation, we quote a flat-rate price over the phone. The number you hear is the number you pay.
Step 3: Mobile service to your location. We come to wherever your Acura is parked — your driveway, work parking lot, the side of the road. No towing required.
Step 4: ID verification. We verify proof of ownership (registration, title, or insurance + photo ID). This is required for everyone — it's how we protect your vehicle from theft via fake locksmith calls.
Step 5: Cut and program the key. Most Acura keys take 20-60 minutes. All-keys-lost programming can take longer due to security timer delays built into the vehicle.
Step 6: Test and go. We confirm everything works — door locks, ignition/start, remote functions if applicable — then you drive away with a fully working key.
Yes — for the vast majority of Acura models. Acura uses Honda's underlying key technology with Acura-specific blanks, and we handle Honda/Acura systems very well. TLX, MDX, RDX, ILX, Integra, plus older TSX and TL are routine. Some 2023+ Acura ZDX (electric) and NSX configurations may require VIN verification — we check upfront.
Standard Acura transponder keys: $155-$265. Remote head keys: $185-$315. Smart proximity keys: $285-$485. Pricing depends on your specific year/model. All quotes flat-rate upfront. Compared to Acura of Bellevue or other Acura dealer pricing, we're typically 40-60% less plus you skip the tow.
Yes — for most Acura models we can program all-keys-lost replacements on-site via the OBD-II diagnostic port. Some 2017+ Acura models have built-in security timer delays of 10-20 minutes.
Standard Acura transponder keys: 20-30 minutes. Acura smart proximity keys: 30-60 minutes. All-keys-lost programming: 45-90 minutes due to security timer.
Yes. Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, ILX, Integra with push-to-start smart keys are all routine for us. The underlying system is similar to Honda's smart key, just with Acura-specific blanks and fobs.
Mechanically and electronically, Acura and Honda share underlying key systems. But the physical key blanks, fob housings, and branding are Acura-specific (typically more premium materials and finishes). We carry both and the programming process is essentially identical.
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