removing honda immobiliser

[ng-r]

Hey
i have just bought a 98 Ek1 civic but i only got 1 key with the car .. the black one. after reading previous threads i have worked out it will cost 85 to get it cut.

my next option if available would be disarming the current factory honda immobiliser and just installing a whole new alarm set up with an immobiliser + keyless entry as the civics don't have keyless entry?..

so my question is it possible to bypass the factory honda immobiliser and install and an aftermarket alarm and cut a normal key without the chip inside?
cheers

[dsp26]

i'd imagine it to be the same as this:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48704&highlight=immobiliser

PM ECU-MAN i'm sure he'd gladly help

[barefootbonzai]

i'd imagine it to be the same as this:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48704&highlight=immobiliser

PM ECU-MAN i'm sure he'd gladly help

That's just from the ECU, and won't help in this case. The car will still need the right key to activate the ignition barrel.

[dsp26]

^^yeah but he is looking to remove it so he can install an aftermarket one anyway to have independent keys

[barefootbonzai]

Yeah, just saying he'll have to do more than just remove the imob from the ecu.

[ng-r]

thanks for the feedback
i guess to save me the hassle..i'll just fork out the 85 for the key and get another alarm installed on top.
cheers

[Rice_banger]

Quick question guys

in the market for a civic , if it comes with "OEM central locking" that includes the imboliser correct?

pre face lift EKs came with no immobilisers correct, just worried cause live in a dero area

[dsp26]

in the market for a civic , if it comes with "OEM central locking" that includes the imboliser correct?

no...

[ECU-MAN]

I can disable the immo in the ECU for you and tell you how to bypass the ignition barrel.

the DIY I made does not cover the EK1 ECU

[ECU-MAN]

Quick question guys

in the market for a civic , if it comes with "OEM central locking" that includes the imboliser correct?

pre face lift EKs came with no immobilisers correct, just worried cause live in a dero area

ALL EK have immobiliser, only CXi dont have central locking

[Bludger]

Just go to a locksmith.

they can cut you an aftermarket honda key and program it too.

not OEM, but does the job.

[onecoop]

I tried this today and Mrminit quoted $110!! for a replacement Honda key with an imobiliser chip in it. If anyone finds one cheaper please let me know.

[Tommeh]

I know this thread is pretty old but it comes up in search so I figured it would be helpful to have some extra info in here.

It's worth checking out ebay.
I just picked up a blank honda key for my 99 civic; $20 + $3 postage.
I have barely looked around but I've seen cut & program for $50.