Honda Key Replacement | Honda Keys, Keyless Fobs & Ignition Faults

Ignition barrel failure is one of the more common Honda faults. The key starts to stick, turns only part way, or eventually won't turn at all. It's usually the barrel wearing internally rather than the key. The barrel is tested at the car, then repaired or replaced, so your existing key keeps working where possible.

If your Honda key has started needing a wiggle to turn, don't wait for it to fail completely. A stiff barrel is cheaper to deal with before it seizes. See Ignition Repair.

With a working key present, a Honda spare key is the quickest job: the new key is cut, coded and registered as its own key. Honda key replacement after every key is lost is still done at the car, but it takes longer, and the lost key can usually be deleted at the same visit. See Spare Car Keys and Lost Car Keys.

The Jazz and older Civic mostly use remote keys with a blade, which is where ignition wear tends to show. Newer Civics and the CR-V often use keyless fobs. Each model page covers its own generations, so it's worth checking yours for the faults most likely to affect it. If you're not sure which key your Honda uses, a photo of it is enough for us to identify it.