Costee:
All you need do is go to some other programmer and have the two keys reprogrammed. This deletes earlier memory of keys stored in the immobilization unit. This time around ensure to be present when the two (and no other) are programmed.

oluwaseunla:
What car is this? In many cars, you can log into the ECU with a scanner and delete extra keys.

Meanwhile insure comprehensively as advised.

symbianDON:
op na wa to you o if you think they installed a tracker, you too go and install your own na! if they track you and thief your car, you too go track them collect am back! cunning man die cunning man bury am.

NL never a dull moment...

Alexkene:
Will the reprogramming render the supposed duplicated key I’m concerned about useless??

Costee:

Yes. Here's what you can also do to test. When you go for reprogramming tell the programmer to programme just one of the keys (preferably the original). Then try to start the car with the other key not reprogrammed. If it does not start the key, it means it has been deleted by the reprogramming. You'd have to reprogramme both at the same time.

Alexkene:
Thanks for the info.
1. I hope I wouldn’t have to start cutting a new key and would just focus on the reprogramming.

2. How about the programmer logging into the ECU of the car using a scanner and deleting extra keys, but living my two keys programmed as is. Someone suggested it above. Is that also a viable solution?

Costee:

1. No you do not need new keys.
2. You can delete a key in the immobilization unit, if the system is such that allows adding extra keys. But the system in your car is different: if you must add any extra key, then all previous keys must come along in the welcome ceremony

Alexkene:
So you’re saying the option of deleting extra keys from the ECU is not possible. Bear in mind that the car is a Honda Crosstour. An expert above affirmed that it’s possible.

Costee:

Expert on what? Anyway, I think I've said my take.

Alexkene:
“Vehicle is Out of Database Coverage Area”

greenhulk:



Factory navigation never works in this 'shithole' country. This is the reason for this message. It probably has been there before u went for key programming and u just noticed because of ur curiousity. Doesn't take away the possibility of them have a 3rd key though.

Alexkene:
So what is the solution to setting the navigation right?

Alexkene:
I imported a car, and 1 of the keys got lost at Copart location in the US. So when the car arrived, it came with only 1 key which is like a spare. So I decided to make a new programmed remote key. I went to Oyingbo where they deal in Honda parts, and I called the guy who usually assist me when I’m in the market since 2014. He then called the guys who would make the key and we negotiated price. The key guys asked me to give them the key to cut. I was reluctant and I told the guy I know in the market, he too told me to give them the key to cut and said I can wait in his shop. I asked him if we are not supposed to be there when they are cutting the key, and said hope this is safe. He replied in pidgin. “Why you dey fear” “Give dem make dem go cut am”. I gave the key guys the key and I waited in his shop with him. At some point, he left his shop. But I was still there.


They cut the key successfully and then he called me that the final stage is programming. I came out from his shop and We all went to the car and it was programmed.

After the key was programmed. They tested it and it didn’t work. Then they said the engine that came with the key casing was probably bad. Then one of the key guys left to bring another engine. They put it and programmed it and it worked. Then they left with the other engine they claimed was bad.

I balanced them and they left. I asked my guy in the market, if these guys haven’t done anything shady, he replied in pidgin “for where”

I took his word because since 2014 that I’ve known him, he has been transparent in his dealings. and I left the market happy since I made the new key successfully.

Now one of my spirit is telling me that something is not right. I remembered a story I heard years back about some guys in a car wash who duplicated a customers key that dropped the car to wash, put a gps tracker, monitored the customer and stole the car.

Honestly, I’ve been restless for the past few days. I feel that they have duplicated my car key and installed a gps tracker, probably while I was waiting at the other guys shop.

One last thing is that, the vehicle has navigation. Though the navigation has not been set. I noticed a message just pops up sometime on the screen and it started after I left the market. “Vehicle is Out of Database Coverage Area”. This message has never ever showed before.

My spirit is telling me that it’s related to something about GPS. I don’t know

Please guys, what do I do from here.

Costee:
All you need do is go to some other programmer and have the two keys reprogrammed. This deletes earlier memory of keys stored in the immobilization unit. This time around ensure to be present when the two (and no other) are programmed.

Alexkene:
Boss, quick question. After I get the keys reprogrammed. I read online that the keys supposedly with the thieves would still be able to unlock the car door (metal key). But won’t start the ignition? Is it true?

greenhulk:


Yes, metal keys are mechanical

Alexkene:
Now What if the thieves come prepared on the day of the theft and appear one night with the machine they used in programming it for me before. Open the doors with the metal keys and then reprogram the keys again quickly and zoom off

Hollasmall:



Guy you get problem oo,then dey try help you and you still dey come up with another negative idea ontop Honda oo.Those wey con buy G wagon nko wetinmake them do.

Alexkene:
Now What if the thieves come prepared on the day of the theft and appear one night with the machine they used in programming it for me before. Open the doors with the metal keys and then reprogram the keys again quickly and zoom off

Alexkene:
Something just came to my mind. What if I visit another programmer to scan, or check and tell me how many keys were programmed during the last programming.

Sirs, Costee, greenhulk, Oluwaseunla, GAZZUZZ. Is this not possible?

lumzybo:
Buy a steering/pedal lock. Use it always. It Myt sound crude but it works.

IMO, I think you are just paranoid
#staywoke

ipobarecriminals:
Dnt trust those fl@theads people, they are criminals..From ladipo to Alaba,oyingbo,Tin can,,dey are thieves.Abeg,carry ur moto go elsewhere. Let dem disable whatever. they installed. Change the key/system. U are good to go.

symbianDON:
op na wa to you o if you think they installed a tracker, you too go and install your own na! if they track you and thief your car, you too go track them collect am back! cunning man die cunning man bury am.

Alexkene:
Something just came to my mind. What if I visit another programmer to scan, or check and tell me how many keys were programmed during the last programming.

Sirs, Costee, greenhulk, Oluwaseunla, GAZZUZZ. Is this not possible?

mayor2013:


Very possible. Get a good scan tool go to actual values on the immobiliser control unit and see how many keys have been programmed to the antitheft system. Very very possible