Acura has a defined Austin footprint. MDX and RDX buyers concentrate in Mueller, Avery Ranch, and the Cedar Park corridors off 183A. TLX buyers cluster around the Domain and north Round Rock near 78681. The ILX and TSX are common in UT-adjacent neighborhoods. When an Acura smart fob goes dark at a Domain Northside parking deck or breaks away from a key ring in a Mueller Farmers Market parking lot, WOW Locks programs a replacement on-site. Acura uses Honda's underlying security architecture, which means every model and year is locksmith-programmable, no dealer required.
Acura Key Replacement Austin TX
MDX, RDX, TLX, ILX. Acura smart fobs programmed on site at flat rate, well under dealer pricing.
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Acura
- MDX (2001-present: transponder 2001-2013, smart key/proximity fob 2014+)
- RDX (2007-present: transponder 2007-2012, smart key 2013+)
- TLX (2015-present: smart key standard across all trims)
- ILX (2013-2022: smart key standard from 2013)
- TSX (2004-2014: transponder 2004-2013, smart key 2014)
- RLX (2014-2020: smart key standard)
- Transponder chip key (2001-2013 most models)
- Smart key / proximity fob push-to-start (2014-present)
- Note: shares Honda programming architecture. Same programmer compatibility.
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Smart key not detecting, Domain Northside deck
A 2021 Acura MDX in the Domain Northside parking deck where the proximity fob stopped detecting in the door handle. Push-to-start would not respond. WOW Locks confirmed fob failure on the phone, dispatched a tech with an MDX-compatible proximity fob, and programmed the replacement on-site in the Domain deck. Total: $120 base plus $220 MDX fob, $340 plus tax. No tow to Acura North Austin.
Location: Domain Northside parking deck, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin TX 78758 -
Key broken in door lock, Mueller neighborhood
A 2016 Acura RDX parked on the street in Mueller with a transponder key blade snapped in the door lock. WOW Locks extracted the broken blade from the cylinder, cut a new transponder key on-site using the VIN, and programmed it to the Acura immobilizer. Key extraction plus new transponder key at Mueller street parking. The 78723 zip code is a frequent Acura service zone.
Location: Mueller neighborhood, Airport Blvd and Philomena, Austin TX 78723 -
All keys lost, Cedar Park
A 2019 Acura TLX with zero working keys in the Cedar Park H-E-B lot on Whitestone in 78613. Owner had only ever had one key. WOW Locks confirmed TLX smart key generation on the phone, quoted $340 ($120 base plus $220), and arrived in 23 minutes. Deleted lost key from immobilizer, programmed new proximity fob on-site. Cedar Park and the 78613 corridor are standard service zones with response typically under 25 minutes.
Location: H-E-B, 1000 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park TX 78613
Base Rate
$120
- Transponder key (2001-2013 Acura MDX, RDX, TSX) $180 total
$120 base + $60 transponder. Same programmer as Honda. Cut and programmed on-site.
- VIN Run $40
Only when VIN lookup required
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- Smart key / proximity fob (2014+ Acura, all models) $220 to $420 total
$120 base + $100 to $300 depending on MDX, RDX, TLX, or ILX fob spec
- Sport or luxury vehicle $60
Specialty programming for premium Acura trims
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- All-keys-lost service Base + key type above
Immobilizer key deletion included. Not a separate charge.
| Service | Price | Includes |
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| Transponder key (2001-2013 Acura MDX, RDX, TSX) | $180 total | $120 base + $60 transponder. Same programmer as Honda. Cut and programmed on-site. |
| VIN Run | $40 | Only when VIN lookup required |
| Smart key / proximity fob (2014+ Acura, all models) | $220 to $420 total | $120 base + $100 to $300 depending on MDX, RDX, TLX, or ILX fob spec |
| Sport or luxury vehicle | $60 | Specialty programming for premium Acura trims |
| All-keys-lost service | Base + key type above | Immobilizer key deletion included. Not a separate charge. |
- Transponder key cost (MDX, RDX pre-2014)Dealer $300 to $450 plus $75 to $150 tow if no working keyWOW Locks $180 total, on-site, no tow
- Smart key fob cost (2014+ Acura)Dealer $400 to $650 plus towWOW Locks $220 to $420 total, on-site at Domain, Mueller, Cedar Park, or wherever you are
- Appointment lead timeDealer 1 to 3 business days at Acura dealers in AustinWOW Locks Same day, average 8 to 20 minutes from call
- Tow required (all keys lost)Dealer Yes, required if vehicle cannot be drivenWOW Locks No. We program at your location.
- On-site serviceDealer No. Vehicle must be at the dealership.WOW Locks Yes. Mueller, Cedar Park, Domain, or wherever the vehicle is parked.
- Honest caveatDealer Available for all Acura modelsWOW Locks Every Acura model listed above is locksmith-programmable. No dealer-required caveats on Acura.
| Factor | Dealer | WOW Locks |
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| Transponder key cost (MDX, RDX pre-2014) | $300 to $450 plus $75 to $150 tow if no working key | $180 total, on-site, no tow |
| Smart key fob cost (2014+ Acura) | $400 to $650 plus tow | $220 to $420 total, on-site at Domain, Mueller, Cedar Park, or wherever you are |
| Appointment lead time | 1 to 3 business days at Acura dealers in Austin | Same day, average 8 to 20 minutes from call |
| Tow required (all keys lost) | Yes, required if vehicle cannot be driven | No. We program at your location. |
| On-site service | No. Vehicle must be at the dealership. | Yes. Mueller, Cedar Park, Domain, or wherever the vehicle is parked. |
| Honest caveat | Available for all Acura models | Every Acura model listed above is locksmith-programmable. No dealer-required caveats on Acura. |
Do you service Acura keys at the same price as Honda keys?
Yes. Acura uses Honda's underlying security architecture, so the programming equipment, programmer protocols, and key blank sourcing are the same. Transponder keys (2001 to 2013 Acura): $180 total. Smart key proximity fobs (2014 and newer): $220 to $420 depending on the specific model. The price is identical to the equivalent Honda model year and key type. See the automotive locksmith hub for the full range of services.
Can you replace an Acura smart key when all keys are lost?
Yes. All-keys-lost Acura service is available across Austin including Mueller (78723), Cedar Park (78613), the Domain area (78758), and Round Rock (78681). Immobilizer deletion and new key programming are handled in the same on-site session. Identity verification required: driver's license matched to vehicle registration or title.
Do you service all Acura model years?
Yes. MDX from 2001 through present, RDX from 2007 through present, TLX from 2015 through present, ILX from 2013 through 2022, TSX from 2004 through 2014, and RLX from 2014 through 2020. Transponder key era: 2001 to 2013 for most models. Smart key proximity fob era: 2014 and newer. The dispatcher confirms your exact year and trim on the phone before dispatch.
What is the Austin response time for an Acura job?
Central Austin (Mueller, 78723): average 12 to 18 minutes. Domain Northside (78758): average 10 to 16 minutes. Cedar Park (78613): average 18 to 25 minutes. Round Rock (78681): average 22 to 30 minutes. The dispatcher gives you an honest ETA based on where the nearest available technician actually is when you call.
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