Keys, Keys

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:32 am

Wanted a spare key to leave with a friend if needed, and tried to purchase one from a Honda site. Not possible. Not even a blank can be bought for the 2015 PCX.
A locksmith friend could also not get the blank - that unique head being essential.
Even the dealer discovered he could not order one. Said he'd ask regional what was going on...

...yeah, right; I'd still be a virgin if I waited for answers like that.

A letter to Honda corporate on the matter was answered promptly with the name and extension of a nice fellow who explained that only Honda has the keys. After verifying that I am me and that I bought the bike, he just needed the key code from me. Thank God I saved that little chit with the 4 digit code that came with the new scooter's keys!
'cause without it, I wasn't gonna be gettin' no keys!
I asked how much, he said no charge; it's in with the purchase. 3 days later I had my spare.

Lastly, anyone else finding their lock getting temperamental? Mine was. It's never been wet so I figure the slides must be cheap. I recommend everyone sprinkle some graphite on the key, slide it in, and out. Repeat. The lock will be much smoother and will last.
Cheers!

Wulfy · Post by **Wulfy** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:48 am

There is a couple of places where your key code is including on the bike if i recall reading the manual right so not a major drama if lost but worst case would be a barrel swop out but always good to take pictures of everything important

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:53 am

Wulfy wrote:There is a couple of places where your key code is including on the bike if i recall reading the manual right so not a major drama if lost but worst case would be a barrel swop out but always good to take pictures of everything important

Yes, I thought that too, and, before remembering where the chit was I searched and searched all over the bike, manual and sales papers for that code - nada.

but then, my reading glasses need a redo....

yak · Post by **yak** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:35 am

When i called Honda, they asked for the key serial number. I never received a "chit" or keychain with the serial number. That serial was etched into the 1 key i had. The only problem is that the first part of the serial looked like a "U" or an "O" but it was actually a "D". The top of the letter was near one of the ridges in the key. Honda was wonderful to deal with.

Mel46 · Post by **Mel46** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:19 pm

Our 2013 pcx 150s came with 2 keys. Have they gotten cheap now and only give you 1 key after paying $3,500 for their product? We ride our scooters as a couple, so she has my spare key under her seat and I have her spare key under my seat. We started doing this after the first time she locked her keys under her seat and I had to ride all the way home to get the spare. She has locked her keys under her seat 3 times now, so now I am prepared.

JohnL · Post by **JohnL** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:04 pm

Mel, A dumb question. How do you get the spare key out from under the seat if you can't unlock the seat???

mannyaguilar · Post by **mannyaguilar** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:43 pm

JohnL wrote: Mel, A dumb question. How do you get the spare key out from under the seat if you can't unlock the seat???

He keeps his wife's key under his seat and vice-versa. So if his wife leaves her key under her seat he opens his seat and gets a copy of her key to open the seat. Pretty good idea!

Wulfy · Post by **Wulfy** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:43 am

I got two with mine the gf in her "tank" has the other so she can always trundle to the rescue if need be

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:06 am

Or keep the 2nd key in an inner pocket in your jacket (along with a 2nd set of house keys) in case of this or you lose them. Ebay has the lock + two keys for £35! (not bad if it works). Someone else posted they swapped the lock mech out for a new one and that worked a treat - I thought the keys were coded to the ECU - are they simply cut pieces of metal and no electronic coding?

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:23 am

iceman wrote:Or keep the 2nd key in an inner pocket in your jacket

Or maybe drill a couple small holes in the bottom splash panel and zip-tie a spare on top. No one but you would know it's there and the ties can be cut with the razor blade duct taped under the fender.

iceman wrote:I thought the keys were coded to the ECU - are they simply cut pieces of metal and no electronic coding?

The keys are not coded.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:52 am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ignition- ... 3aa709bd1a
Not original, but maybe ok to get cut to match your own?

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:19 am

Might work. I'd like to hear from anyone who bought one, got it cut right and it worked, and, did not cause premature lock wear.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:53 pm

worst case and you cannot get a spare or Honda want a lot of dsoh, a new lock and 2 keys costs £35 (Ebay).

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:03 pm

Too cool.
Maybe they'll have the 2015 lock soon for such a good price.
One can hope...

odisjohnson · Post by **odisjohnson** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:21 am

You should go to the Locksmith, they will disable the one you lost and set up a new one. Right now if someone found the lost one they have your car! I think you will need the tag that was on the fob when you got it - my Locksmith told me to save that tag in a safe place.

homie · Post by **homie** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:26 am

fun2scoot wrote:Not even a blank can be bought for the 2015 PCX.
A locksmith friend could also not get the blank - that unique head being essential.
Even the dealer discovered he could not order one.

You have to do things yourself if you want satisfaction, the blanks are available. I will order a couple and take to my local locksmith

put this to rest.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ho ... e&_sacat=0

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:44 pm

Honda corp. sent me two keys for free.
Comes with the bike purchase.

hondamatic · Post by **hondamatic** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:36 pm

I just picked up my 2017, and I got 2 keys and the metal tag. Someone posted they did get an owner's manual with theirs but I made a point to ask about it and they gave me one along with the keys. By the way, white is the color. I'll see if I can post a picture in another post.

fun2scoot · Post by **fun2scoot** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:22 pm

hondamatic wrote:I just picked up my 2017, and I got 2 keys and the metal tag. Someone posted they did get an owner's manual with theirs but I made a point to ask about it and they gave me one along with the keys. By the way, white is the color. I'll see if I can post a picture in another post.

Congrats! Best bike (for me) yet. Hope you find it safe and enjoyable. Welcome! ☺

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:01 am

hondamatic wrote:I just picked up my 2017, and I got 2 keys and the metal tag. Someone posted they did get an owner's manual with theirs but I made a point to ask about it and they gave me one along with the keys. By the way, white is the color. I'll see if I can post a picture in another post.

Congrats! The owners manual should come with every bike, especially a new one or one from a dealer.

Some people ask for an owners manual pdf on this forum - I assumed it was because they were in Thailand (for example) and needed an english manual or such.

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