Disassembled stock and new S2000 key, pictures
07-30-2001, 04:15 AM
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The logo pieces do not fit well over the stock key, so short of developing an entirely new key design, which we're not inclined to do right now, I'm working with the S2000 key.
I've been working on the key this morning, using a Dremel tool to grind out the hole in the key head for the immobilizer, It's a crude solution, but it will be covered and invisiable, plus it's all I have in the way of tools.
Anyway, the two logo pieces are metal, not plastic, as I had assumed. Since the immobilizer will sandwich between the logo pieces, the little tabs on each piece have to be ground off to make rooom. Also, to make the immobilizer fit properly, about 1/32 has to be shave off one of the plastic surfaces.
I should have the whole thing finished sometime this morning, then test it to see if it works. If all is ok, I'll be back with pictures and final details.
I've been working on the key this morning, using a Dremel tool to grind out the hole in the key head for the immobilizer, It's a crude solution, but it will be covered and invisiable, plus it's all I have in the way of tools.
Anyway, the two logo pieces are metal, not plastic, as I had assumed. Since the immobilizer will sandwich between the logo pieces, the little tabs on each piece have to be ground off to make rooom. Also, to make the immobilizer fit properly, about 1/32 has to be shave off one of the plastic surfaces.
I should have the whole thing finished sometime this morning, then test it to see if it works. If all is ok, I'll be back with pictures and final details.
07-30-2001, 06:34 AM
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The key is finished, and it turned out to be not so difficult after all. I added new text and photos to the original post at the top, so the information is all in one place.
When you have the key cut, make sure you try it out first to be sure it fits the ignition, trunk, and door looks. I didn't, and I had to take it back to have the hardware store finish the job right.
When you have the key cut, make sure you try it out first to be sure it fits the ignition, trunk, and door looks. I didn't, and I had to take it back to have the hardware store finish the job right.
07-30-2001, 06:40 AM
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Not bad with the key modifications Rick, I'm very impressed. Even Honda didn't thought about this one for sure. Looks like you'll have people sending you their keys to get this modification in place for a nominal fee. Heh!
07-30-2001, 11:20 AM
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That's cool Rick. I'm glad you got it to work.
Looks like a pretty labor intensive job. Wonder if there's an easier tool that you can use besides a dremel.
Great job.
Looks like a pretty labor intensive job. Wonder if there's an easier tool that you can use besides a dremel.
Great job.
07-30-2001, 03:12 PM
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Nice job, Rick! I'm glad to know that the key is well utilized there. I just want to repeat my comment about the metal part; it gets scratched easily. I don't want to see your key developing many scratch marks quickly like mine did.
07-30-2001, 03:55 PM
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Is it worth all the time? If you're compulsive like me, definitely. Every detail of the car counts, IMHO.
I did the second key (yes, I bought two) this afternoon in about 15 minutes (experience helps
). Actually, I got the right Dremel bit, which made carving out the hole a piece of cake. But I won't be doing them for others, given all the other S2000 tasks on my hands. But I'd be happy to offer advice .
I did the second key (yes, I bought two) this afternoon in about 15 minutes (experience helps
). Actually, I got the right Dremel bit, which made carving out the hole a piece of cake. But I won't be doing them for others, given all the other S2000 tasks on my hands. But I'd be happy to offer advice .