2000 Honda Civic Key Replacement

2000 Honda Civic: key facts

Key type: Mechanical (no chip)
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: None
Programming: NONE
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

No factory immobilizer on US sixth-generation Civics — US key catalogs (Ilco/Keyline HD103, listed for Civic 1994-2000) cut these as plain mechanical blanks, so any correctly cut copy starts the car and no programming is involved. Catalogs for other markets list chips for these years, so we confirm on the vehicle.

What kind of key does a 2000 Honda Civic use?

The 2000 Civic is a sixth-generation car, and on US models the key is a plain mechanical blade. There is no push-to-start. There is no factory immobilizer. The key does one job: it lifts the wafers in the ignition and door locks and turns the cylinder. The car is not reading a chip in the plastic head.

For you, that means a replacement is a cutting job, not a programming job. US key catalogs list the HD103 blank for Civics from 1994 through 2000, and it is cut like any other mechanical key. No scan tool is needed, and no dealer visit has to be lined up first. If you are comparing other years, the Honda Civic key pages show where the setup changes.

The flip side deserves a straight answer. Because nothing in the car checks the key electronically, any correctly cut copy starts it, including a hardware-store copy. That is convenient when you lose a key, and it is also why these Civics are frequent theft targets. A new key will not change that, so keep it in mind when you think about how the car is parked and secured.

Duplicate or all keys lost: what changes with this Civic?

If you still have a key, duplication is the simpler path. We need the original to copy from. A caution from the bench: these keys wear, and a copy cut from a tired blade can inherit that wear. The common complaints on this Civic are worn door and ignition key blades, and worn ignition lock wafers that make the key stick or stop turning. We look at how the old key turns before we copy it, because a worn key and a worn lock often go together.

If every key is gone, a replacement is still possible. With no chip involved, the work is making a key that fits your locks. You can bring the car to our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood, or we can come to you with a mobile van. Here is how it usually goes:

Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the year, model, and what has happened to the keys.
We confirm the car by VIN and ask you to show it is yours.
We check the condition of the ignition and door locks, and the old key if you have one.
We cut the new key, then test it in the ignition and the doors.
If the lock is worn enough that the key sticks, we explain the options before doing anything further.

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What affects the price of a 2000 Civic key?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the real cost depends on your situation. For this car the main factors are:

Whether you have an original key to copy, or all keys are lost.
Whether the ignition or door locks are worn and need work beyond cutting a key.
How many keys you want made.
Whether you come to the storefront or we drive to you, and what time of day it is.
Whether the vehicle matches what we expect for a US-market Civic.

What is unverified, and how do we handle it?

Our data on this year is marked unverified, and we would rather say so than guess. The US catalog information points to a plain mechanical key with no immobilizer. Catalogs for other markets list chips for these same years, so we confirm on the vehicle by VIN and in person before we promise anything.

If your Civic is an import, or the VIN does not match a standard US build, tell us when you call. If a chip turns up, that would be a different job, and we would explain it before starting. For a typical US-market 2000 Civic, expect a straightforward cut.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key?

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront in Westwood and mobile vans serving 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You deal with one company, not a dispatch middleman who passes your call along. David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it before work begins. More background is on our car keys overview and our Honda key page. To reach us directly, use the contact page or call (213) 577-1366.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2000 Honda Civic key have a chip?

On US models, no. Catalog data shows no factory immobilizer, and the key is cut as a plain mechanical blank. Catalogs for other markets list chips for these years, so we confirm on your vehicle by VIN.

Do you need to program a new key for a 2000 Civic?

For a standard US-market car, no. Programming is not involved, so a correctly cut key starts the car. If the VIN or the car shows something different, we tell you before starting.

Can you make a key if I have lost all my 2000 Civic keys?

Yes. All-keys-lost is possible for this setup. We confirm the vehicle and ownership, then cut a key to fit your locks, either at our Westwood storefront or at your car.

Do you need my original key to make a copy?

For duplication, yes, we copy from the original. If it is badly worn, we check how it turns in the lock first, since a copy can carry that wear over.

Why does my Civic key stick or stop turning in the ignition?

The usual causes on this car are worn ignition lock wafers or a worn key blade. Sometimes a new key solves it, and sometimes the lock itself needs attention. We look at both.

Is a hardware-store copy of my Civic key safe to rely on?

It will start the car if it is cut correctly, because there is no immobilizer. Quality varies, though, and a poorly cut copy can wear the ignition faster. Having a key cut and tested by a locksmith avoids that.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.