2013 Honda Accord Key Replacement

The 2013–2017 Accord uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Honda Accord key guide.

2013 Honda Accord: key facts

Key type: Remote-head key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: G (ID47, Hitag 3)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

The Accord switched to the Honda G chip for 2013, a year ahead of most of the line (MLBHLIK6-1T bladed keys). EX and above use a push-button smart key (ID47); pushToStart reflects the keyed base trims.

What kind of key does a 2013 Accord use?

The 2013 model year is a little unusual. The Accord moved to Honda's G chip for 2013, a year ahead of most of the rest of the Honda line. If you have looked up keys for other Hondas of this era and found different chip information, that is why. Do not assume what fits a 2014 or a Civic fits this car.

The keyed base trims use a remote-head key: a metal blade with the remote buttons built into the plastic head, and a G-family transponder chip (ID47, Hitag 3) inside. The car will not start unless it reads that chip and recognizes it. EX and above use a push-button smart key that also carries an ID47 chip. Those cars start with a button rather than a turned key, but the smart key still has a mechanical backup key inside it for the door lock.

Which one you have comes down to trim, so look at your dash. If you turn a key to start the car, you have the remote-head type. If you press a start button, you have the smart key. That one detail decides what we bring and how we program it.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: how does it work on this Accord?

Both situations are possible on this car, and neither one means the dealer is your only option. The difference is mostly in how much work is involved.

If you still have a working key, copying it is the more economical route. Duplication on this setup needs an original key present, so we have something to work from. If you have no working key at all, we can still make one. All-keys-lost is possible on a 2013 Accord, and programming is done through the OBD port. It does not require NASTF SDRM access, so there is no special secure-database hurdle slowing the job down.

You call us and tell us your trim: key you turn, or start button.
We confirm the details against your VIN and ask whether you have any working key.
We come to you with a mobile van, or you bring the car to our Westwood storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd.
We cut the blade where needed, and program the new key and remote to the car through the OBD port.
We test the door lock, remote buttons, and engine start before we finish, and check that your existing keys still work.

What affects the price of a 2013 Accord key?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the honest answer depends on your situation. Here is what moves the cost up or down:

Key type: a remote-head key and a push-button smart key are different parts, and the smart key generally costs more to supply.
Whether you have a working key: copying from an original is usually lighter than building a key from nothing after all keys are lost.
How many keys you want: a spare made in the same visit is more efficient than coming back later.
Where the car is: a mobile call to your location differs from bringing the car to our storefront.
Time of day: we answer 24 hours a day, but a late-night call is a different kind of job than a weekday one.
Whether the remote is needed: a plain transponder key will start the car, but remote buttons are programmed separately.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

We answer around the clock, every day of the year.

Call (213) 577-1366

What commonly goes wrong with these keys?

The problems we see on this setup are fairly predictable, and some of them do not need a new key at all.

Cracked remote-head shells and worn buttons. The electronics inside are often fine, and a new shell or button pad can solve it.
A dead remote battery. If the buttons stop working but the key still starts the car, start with the battery.
A dead smart-fob battery on push-button trims. The dash will report that the key is not detected. Try the battery before assuming the fob has failed.
A hardware-store copy that cuts the lock but will not start the car. A blade with no transponder chip cannot start a 2013 Accord. It may open the door, but the engine will not run.

What we confirm by VIN, and why call us

The data for this year is verified for the chip family and the programming method. Even so, we confirm the exact key by VIN and by looking at the car before we cut or program anything. Trim and build details can vary, and we would rather check than hand you a key that does not fit.

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront in Westwood and mobile vans, and we serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach us directly, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it before they start.

If you want to see how other Accord years compare, see our Honda Accord key guide or the wider Honda key replacement page. For anything else, contact us or call (213) 577-1366.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a 2013 Honda Accord key if I have lost all of them?

Yes. All-keys-lost is possible on this car. We program the new key through the OBD port, and it does not require NASTF SDRM access. We confirm the key details by VIN first.

Do I need an original key to have a copy made?

For duplication on this setup, an original key needs to be present. If you do not have one, we handle it as an all-keys-lost job instead.

Will a hardware-store copy start my 2013 Accord?

No. Hardware-store copies without a transponder chip may turn the lock, but they will not start the car. This Accord needs a key with a G-family (ID47, Hitag 3) chip programmed to it.

My Accord has a start button. Is that a different key?

Yes. EX and above use a push-button smart key with an ID47 chip. It has a mechanical backup key inside for the door. Base trims with a turn-key ignition use the remote-head key.

The dash says key not detected. Do I need a new fob?

Not necessarily. A dead battery in the smart fob is a common cause on push-button trims. Replace the battery first. If the message continues, call us and we will check the fob.

Can you come to me, or do I have to bring the car in?

Either works. We have mobile service vans and a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood. Call (213) 577-1366 and we will tell you what makes sense for your situation.

Is the key the same as on a 2014 Accord or other Hondas?

Do not assume so. The Accord moved to the G chip for 2013, ahead of most of the Honda line. We confirm the correct key by VIN rather than going by year alone.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.