Hi, this is my first post, but I wanted to let you all know that using the Honda Ridgeline all-in-one remote/key works perfectly will my '08 SC. It was pretty cool, because neither parts department nor the service department thought it would really work. I found a woman in parts that was willing to give it a shot, though. She did confirm that the immobilizers are the same. Amidst all the confusion, nobody really kept track of the paperwork, so I paid for the key itself, and that was it!!! The key is bigger than I was expected, but still nothing compared to the remote and key combined.
Ridgeline Key/Introduction
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2007 and up keys cannot be programmed to work on earlier years. The actual immobilzer unit on the ignition switch is different.
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i have a 2003 Element....i wonder if it works :-oThanks for the compliments, folks. To answer your questions, the part number is 35111-SHJ-305. It should work for any '07+ Element. You just have to find a dealer that is willing to do it. For me, the Acura key seemed to be too much hassle for not that much gain. ORANGEE, I am in Pittsburg -- without the H!
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im sorry i didnt post sooner, it works great!!!
got it done at honda pasadena, just make sure to bring in the part number and match it up. Been using it since i bought it! no issues at all!
thanks for the info and the person that started this thread!!!
im sorry i didnt post sooner, it works great!!!
got it done at honda pasadena, just make sure to bring in the part number and match it up. Been using it since i bought it! no issues at all!
thanks for the info and the person that started this thread!!!
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35111-SHJ-305 works - 2008 E LX
Took the 35111-SHJ-305 key and two standard keys to the dealership during a service and inspection.
Cut and programmed without a question or hesitation.
24hours later. Still working.
Took the 35111-SHJ-305 key and two standard keys to the dealership during a service and inspection.
Cut and programmed without a question or hesitation.
24hours later. Still working.
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Just did this upgrade with Part# 35111-SHJ-305. Bought the key on ebay for $35 and my local Honda dealer cut and programmed for $34.00. They told me no guarantees but I told them I had friends in high places that guaranteed it will work (I will admit I was sweating it for an hour!)
Thanks EOC for great info - never a doubt!!!
Thanks EOC for great info - never a doubt!!!
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Do I need any parts out of my stock key? Or can I just get FIT key and bring to dealer? I have factory alarm key fob separate from my key.
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I'm wondering the same thing because I see guys doing surgery on their keys to get the chip out
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Key starts the car but remote doesnt work
I bought a 2007 two days ago, it only came with a valet key.
I bought a Ridgeline key (35111-SHJ-305) from the dealer (same story plus a price swap at checkout) and had them cut and program it. They gave me the key and said they could program it to start the car but cant get it to work the door locks.
Any advice?
I bought a 2007 two days ago, it only came with a valet key.
I bought a Ridgeline key (35111-SHJ-305) from the dealer (same story plus a price swap at checkout) and had them cut and program it. They gave me the key and said they could program it to start the car but cant get it to work the door locks.
Any advice?
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Here are the instructions to program the door remote http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58124
I don't think I've read of anyone having a problem getting it to work. Give it a shot!
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Ridgeline remote programming same as Element remote?
Have an appointment at the dealer tomorrow to have 2 Ridgeline keys made for my 2007 Element. Is the programming of the Ridgeline remote the same as for the Element remote?
Update :
Went to the dealer (Autopark Honda in Cary, NC) and asked them about cutting and programming the Ridgeline keys for my 2007 Element. The service rep said it would be no problem and I did not have to buy the keys there. She commented that these keys were shared by many of the Honda models and had no concerns about it working. No hassle at all.
I brought them the keys today (purchased from alldiscountparts on eBay for $38 each....keys were $90 each at the dealer). They charged me a $60 programming fee for both keys and it was done. $136 total for 2 keys.
Very pleased with how everything went.
--tom
Have an appointment at the dealer tomorrow to have 2 Ridgeline keys made for my 2007 Element. Is the programming of the Ridgeline remote the same as for the Element remote?
Update :
Went to the dealer (Autopark Honda in Cary, NC) and asked them about cutting and programming the Ridgeline keys for my 2007 Element. The service rep said it would be no problem and I did not have to buy the keys there. She commented that these keys were shared by many of the Honda models and had no concerns about it working. No hassle at all.
I brought them the keys today (purchased from alldiscountparts on eBay for $38 each....keys were $90 each at the dealer). They charged me a $60 programming fee for both keys and it was done. $136 total for 2 keys.
Very pleased with how everything went.
--tom
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I'm pretty sure not.
The 2003-2006 Element uses a Type 3 Immobilizer
The 2007-2011 Element uses a Type 4 Immobilizer
The type 4 immobilizer is used on all the 2006-2013 Ridgelines and the 2007-2011 Elements.
If the immobilizer key does not match the car, it wont work.
For a 2003, you would need the immobilizer chip from a Type 3 key and transplant it into the Ridgeline key (if that is even possible). The chip could come from a programmed key or you could get a new key programmed and take the chip out of that. You would probably have better luck with a flip key.
For the 07-11 Elements, it just works.
-tom
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Would the Ridgeline key on eBay that is labeled as OEM part# 35111-SHJ-305 work for my 2008 Element LX?
My one and only existing Element key fob it has this on it:
G8D-344H-A
FCC ID: OUCG8D-344H-A
My one and only existing Element key fob it has this on it:
G8D-344H-A
FCC ID: OUCG8D-344H-A
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Elemental Dude it works for my 08 LX. It's been working great everyday for at least 2 years now. Very handy.
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When you guys did your Ridgeline key, did the dealership have to re-program all your existing keys when they did the new Ridgeline key?
That's what my dealership is telling me they have to do, $125 for cutting the Ridgeline key (which I already bought an OEM blank from eBay) and will be bringing to them for cutting and programming. I didn't know if they are just saying this to get the cost of programming each key or if it's correct process of doing new keys.
That's what my dealership is telling me they have to do, $125 for cutting the Ridgeline key (which I already bought an OEM blank from eBay) and will be bringing to them for cutting and programming. I didn't know if they are just saying this to get the cost of programming each key or if it's correct process of doing new keys.
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The number you posted is the same one I got from ebay. I went to the dealer parts department and the guy there cut it for $10. I programmed it myself with one of my scan tools. All keys must be programmed at the same time because the process wipes out the previously stored info, therefore all keys must be present.
The price they gave you was likely for cutting and programming because they have to pay a technician to do the programming and like us, they do not work for free. Some independent repair shops have scan tools that can do the programming and some automotive locksmiths can both cut and program the keys. Call around.
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Note that with the Ridgeline key, there are 2 different programming actions going on here.
-Programming the immobilizer in the key to match the vehicle
-Programming the remote fob functions in the key to the vehicle.
There is a limit to the number of remote fobs that you can program and they all must be done at once. This do NOT have to be done at the dealer, though if you bring them all the other working remote fobs they will do this.
I don't know if there is a limit to the number of immobilizers that can be programmed for a specific vehicle.
As for price, I would check around dealerships...prices seem to vary wildly. I bought my 2 Ridgeline blanks from eBay for $36 each. They were $90 each at the dealer. The dealer that I used, Autopark Honda in Cary, was totally OK with bringing my own blank keys.
They charged me $60 to cut and program both keys (remote and immobilizer) which I thought was very reasonable. This was for as many keys as I brought them. $120 seems excessive to me.
I've read that some dealers will refuse to cut Ridgeline keys for Elements, saying that i "won't work". For '07 and later, it does just work. These same keys are used for the Honda Fit. Earlier years require an immobilizer chip from an older key as the immobilizer system is different in those models.
If you don't have one, it might be worth your while to get a plain slab key cut that will open doors and rear hatch but not start the car just in case you lock your keys in the car.
I don't think anyone thinks that it should be free to do this programming work, but some dealers seem to charge excessively for it.
--tom
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Thanks for that Tom. When I see people dissect their current keys for the chip, what exactly is the goal here? It doesn't sound like you had to do that when you brought your Ridgeline blanks to the dealer. I purchased my own Ridgeline blank on ebay. Can I just bring that key to the dealer to get cut and programmed without having to remove a chip from an original key?
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