Honda Civic key replacement and programming
Civic has been through every Honda key type: plain metal keys, immobilizer keys, remote-head and folding keys, and Smart Entry with push-button start on newer trims. Trim decides which one a given year uses.
Civic key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Civic generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending1996–2000
Mechanical keys and separate remotes
Metal key; immobilizer keys appear late in this range on some cars.
- Photo pending2001–2005
Transponder immobilizer keys
Immobilizer key with a separate remote on equipped cars.
- Photo pending2006–2015
Remote-head keys
Immobilizer key with a separate remote early on; remote-head keys on later cars.
- Photo pending2016–2021
Remote-head keys
Folding remote key on base trims; Smart Entry with push-button start on higher trims.
- Photo pending2022–present
Smart Entry and push-button start
Smart Entry on many trims; turn-key trims use a remote key.
Lost every Civic key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Honda vehicles at the car with diagnostic equipment. Smart Entry models usually take longer than turn-key models. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Civic key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
We cut and program Civic keys in Burbank and Glendale, at home or at work. Glendale service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.