Alarm Cheap Key Fob (merged)

steeeveee · 7th February 2007, 22:05

I was wondering what my fellow owners thought about the ignition key that comes with the honda. My partner owns a Mercedes CLK and her key has a bit of class to it, even my last car, Citroen C4, the key was a lot more interesting.

Seems a shame that Honda could'nt have spent a few quid more and produced something a bit more snazzy. A folding key fob?

Maybe someone at Honda is looking at this and will do something about it?

allan40alt · 7th February 2007, 22:20

I know what you mean. You could make it a bit better with one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-Key-Chai...QQcmdZViewItem

pcr · 7th February 2007, 22:29

Came with quite a nice chrome plated teardrop shaped fob.

steeeveee · 7th February 2007, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

I know what you mean. You could make it a bit better with one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-Key-Chai...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for that, will order one

Topcat · 7th February 2007, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeeveee

Seems a shame that Honda could'nt have spent a few quid more and produced something a bit more snazzy. A folding key fob?

Maybe someone at Honda is looking at this and will do something about it?

Its doubtful that Honda would do anything about it - they do little about anything else.

gray52 · 7th February 2007, 22:42

it may be simple, but aleast the spring wont pack up on the flip out key types, honda are have a few problems with springs on fuel caps, so i guess they are glad of one less spring on the civic

Meino · 8th February 2007, 07:10

A friend also told me that the key fob looks old fashioned. (don't think it's cheap).
I told him that with this key I can start a honda, can't be done with his folding key fob.
And he was quiet

TTDegs · 8th February 2007, 08:33

LOL - good answer!

Geoff13th · 8th February 2007, 08:47

Alfa 159 has a good design (but they prob have more problems than the civic), foldable key with all the remote buttons etc. But to start it you place the actual fob into a hole on the dash (with the key still folded in) and hit the start button.
This also charges it at the same time.

I don't think the honda key is bad, but with all the design features of the car, a little spent on the key would have been a nice touch.

At least its not to thick and cumbersome.

Bog · 8th February 2007, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meino

A friend also told me that the key fob looks old fashioned. (don't think it's cheap).
I told him that with this key I can start a honda, can't be done with his folding key fob.
And he was quiet

Brilliant!

Parky · 8th February 2007, 12:28

The only modification I would like to the key is to have it fold like my VW key did. I find it uncomfortable in my pocket as it is now and it cause more wear and tear on my trousers!

Charles_Harding · 8th February 2007, 13:28

It would be even better if is was just a card that slotted into the dash somewhere and thus not damage your knee in a shunt!

"Re-arrange the letters in 'Mother in Law' and it can become 'Woman Hitler'!"

Charles H.

czechplastik · 8th February 2007, 17:35

I don't find the key uncomfortable to pocket, it's not big or cumbersome. I do agree that it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the retro/futuristic Civic! I'd like something with lasers or lots of flashing lights!

JB75 · 8th February 2007, 18:38

No effort at all seems to have gone into the key design; there's something all too generic about it.

Personally I'd have thought more attention would be lavished on the key, as in many cases it probably spends more time with the owner than the car itself. Only yesterday someone picked it up from my desk at work and commented on how bland and basic it looked.

Topcat · 8th February 2007, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB75

Only yesterday someone picked it up from my desk at work and commented on how bland and basic it looked.

It's a key!!!!!!

jayt43 · 8th February 2007, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB75
Only yesterday someone picked it up from my desk at work and commented on how bland and basic it looked.

A touch of jealousy perhaps? And anyway, even if it is a bit bland, we've got a big red button to play with. Which is more than most!!

Bungle · 8th February 2007, 20:43

I can't believe there is even a conservation about the style of the key!!!

It's a key. It starts the car. A tried and tested device. It is a whole lot nicer than any Vauxhall or Ford key I have ever seen, but who cares?

It's not the key, it's what it starts that counts!

sik2k · 8th February 2007, 21:04

As long as it works and is reliable I'd be happy (haven't got my Civic yet so have no idea what the key is like).

Of more interest to me is how many keys you get. With my last Type R and my Jazz the key and remote were seperate. Both cars came with two keys and a single remote. From the posts above I assume the key and remote are a single unit so do I assume I'll be getting two keys with integrated remotes?

My wife and I share our cars and having our own keys is extremely convenient.

jayt43 · 8th February 2007, 21:05

Yep, agreed. We'll be talking about the design of the boot latch next. Actually, while I'm on the subject, compared to the Golf (where the badge flips up), the one on the Civic is...

allan40alt · 8th February 2007, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayt43

Yep, agreed. We'll be talking about the design of the boot latch next. Actually, while I'm on the subject, compared to the Golf (where the badge flips up), the one on the Civic is...

...don't leave it there, jayt. The one on the Civic is....WHAT!

7th February 2007, 22:05	#1 (permalink)
steeeveee Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Bristol / Bournemouth Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheap Key Fob (merged) I was wondering what my fellow owners thought about the ignition key that comes with the honda. My partner owns a Mercedes CLK and her key has a bit of class to it, even my last car, Citroen C4, the key was a lot more interesting. Seems a shame that Honda could'nt have spent a few quid more and produced something a bit more snazzy. A folding key fob? Maybe someone at Honda is looking at this and will do something about it?

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7th February 2007, 22:20	#2 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I know what you mean. You could make it a bit better with one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-Key-Chai...QQcmdZViewItem

7th February 2007, 22:29	#3 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 842 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Came with quite a nice chrome plated teardrop shaped fob.

7th February 2007, 22:42	#6 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 876 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	it may be simple, but aleast the spring wont pack up on the flip out key types, honda are have a few problems with springs on fuel caps, so i guess they are glad of one less spring on the civic

8th February 2007, 07:10	#7 (permalink)
Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A friend also told me that the key fob looks old fashioned. (don't think it's cheap). I told him that with this key I can start a honda, can't be done with his folding key fob. And he was quiet

8th February 2007, 08:33	#8 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	LOL - good answer!

8th February 2007, 08:47	#9 (permalink)
Geoff13th Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Just outside of Luton Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alfa 159 has a good design (but they prob have more problems than the civic), foldable key with all the remote buttons etc. But to start it you place the actual fob into a hole on the dash (with the key still folded in) and hit the start button. This also charges it at the same time. I don't think the honda key is bad, but with all the design features of the car, a little spent on the key would have been a nice touch. At least its not to thick and cumbersome.

8th February 2007, 12:28	#11 (permalink)
Parky Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2006 Posts: 304 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The only modification I would like to the key is to have it fold like my VW key did. I find it uncomfortable in my pocket as it is now and it cause more wear and tear on my trousers!

8th February 2007, 13:28	#12 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,820 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	It would be even better if is was just a card that slotted into the dash somewhere and thus not damage your knee in a shunt! *"Re-arrange the letters in 'Mother in Law' and it can become 'Woman Hitler'!"* Charles H.

8th February 2007, 17:35	#13 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't find the key uncomfortable to pocket, it's not big or cumbersome. I do agree that it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the retro/futuristic Civic! I'd like something with lasers or lots of flashing lights!

8th February 2007, 18:38	#14 (permalink)
JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No effort at all seems to have gone into the key design; there's something all too generic about it. Personally I'd have thought more attention would be lavished on the key, as in many cases it probably spends more time with the owner than the car itself. Only yesterday someone picked it up from my desk at work and commented on how bland and basic it looked.

8th February 2007, 20:43	#17 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't believe there is even a conservation about the style of the key!!! It's a key. It starts the car. A tried and tested device. It is a whole lot nicer than any Vauxhall or Ford key I have ever seen, but who cares? It's not the key, it's what it starts that counts!

8th February 2007, 21:04	#18 (permalink)
sik2k Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As long as it works and is reliable I'd be happy (haven't got my Civic yet so have no idea what the key is like). Of more interest to me is how many keys you get. With my last Type R and my Jazz the key and remote were seperate. Both cars came with two keys and a single remote. From the posts above I assume the key and remote are a single unit so do I assume I'll be getting two keys with integrated remotes? My wife and I share our cars and having our own keys is extremely convenient.

8th February 2007, 21:05	#19 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, agreed. We'll be talking about the design of the boot latch next. Actually, while I'm on the subject, compared to the Golf (where the badge flips up), the one on the Civic is...