# Honda Fit 2007 key programing **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** fit, honda\ **Created:** [June 9, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563 "2022-06-09T06:08:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jules76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/1 "2022-06-09T06:08:32Z")
Hi, I bought two replacement keys for my 2007 Honda Fit. These are keys with 3 buttons, lock/unlock/panic. I followed a simple sequence and programmed the buttons of the new keys to successfully lock and unlock the car. I then went to Ace Hardware to copy the key part. I ended up with three identical keys, the original and my two new ones. When I tried the new keys, they go in the ignition, turn fine but when I go to start, it acts like the car is out of gas - it won’t start. Both new keys behave the same way. The original still works. Is there something I need to do to get the keys to work in the car? Ace hardware used a special auto duplication machine to duplicate the keys, the metal parts look identical. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/2 "2022-06-09T13:23:10Z")
The new keys need to be programmed in order to work properly. A Honda dealership can do it, but it will probably be cheaper to have it done by a locksmith. SOME–but not all-- locksmiths can do this, so I suggest that you make a few phone calls before visiting locksmiths’ shops. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/3 "2022-06-09T23:22:10Z")
> [@jules76](#): > > when I go to start, it acts like the car is out of gas Typical symptom when the car’s anti-theft security system activates. Do you seen anything unusual on the dashboard display, like a key or lock icon alert? Suggest to take the keys back to where you purchased them, perhaps they will re-program for you as a customer courtesy. Be prepared to prove you are the vehicle’s owner. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/4 "2022-06-09T23:44:03Z")
DID you put batteries in before you try to program them? sorry, had to ask. but you would be surprised at the little things that cause the problem. ---
**Author:** ![jules76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/5 "2022-06-10T03:08:13Z")
Hi. Yes the button part of the keys work perfect (there are batteries inside) It is the key part that won’t start the car fully. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/6 "2022-06-10T03:12:40Z")
You were able to program the keyless entry part of the key, but the immobilizer part must be registered with a proper diagnostic tool. ---
**Author:** ![jules76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/7 "2022-06-10T03:13:55Z")
Thank you for your response. “the immobilizer part must be registered with a proper diagnostic tool.” Is this something I can do myself? If not who can do this type of registration? ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563/8 "2022-06-10T03:27:24Z")
Honda dealers and locksmiths have to equipment needed to register your keys to the car.