2000 Honda CR-V Key Replacement

The 2000–2001 CR-V uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Honda CR-V key guide.

2000 Honda CR-V: 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

US first-generation CR-Vs generally have no factory immobilizer — US key catalogs (Ilco/Keyline HD103, listed for CR-V 1997-2001) cut them as plain mechanical blanks — while European-market catalogs list transponders for the same years. Any correctly cut copy starts a non-immobilizer car; we confirm on the vehicle.

What kind of key does a 2000 CR-V use?

The 2000 CR-V uses a mechanical key. There is no push-to-start, and no remote-head programming procedure is on record for this setup. The key is a cut piece of metal that turns the door locks and the ignition, and it also works as the mechanical backup.

For you, that means a replacement is a cutting job, not a programming job. The key does not need to be paired to the car by a scan tool, and no NASTF/SDRM secure-data access is required. That usually makes this one of the simpler key jobs we handle.

There is a flip side. Early US CR-Vs generally have no factory immobilizer. A correctly cut hardware-store copy will start the car, and so will a correctly cut key in the wrong hands. These years are frequent theft targets, so it is worth thinking about physical security as well as getting a spare.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: how each works

Both are possible on this CR-V. A duplicate is cut from an original key you bring us. If you have no keys at all, an all-keys-lost job is still possible, because the key can be made from the lock itself rather than from a code stored in the car.

Tell us the year, model, and where the car is. If you can, give us the VIN so we can check the key information before we arrive.
With a working key, we cut a copy from it and test it in the door and ignition.
With no key, we work from the lock, then cut and fit a new key to the ignition and doors.
We test the new key in every lock it should operate, then check that it turns the ignition smoothly and without sticking.
If the old key was badly worn, we suggest cutting the new one from a fresh pattern, not from the worn copy.

Worn keys and sticking ignitions on this CR-V

Two problems come up on these CR-Vs. The first is worn ignition lock wafers. The key starts to stick, resists turning, or stops turning altogether. The second is worn key blades, on both the door and ignition keys. A copy cut from a worn key can carry that wear forward and work poorly.

If your key sticks, do not force it. A bent or broken key in the ignition turns a simple job into a bigger one. Call us first. Sometimes a fresh key cut accurately solves it. Sometimes the ignition lock itself is the worn part, and we will tell you which one it is before any work starts.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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

Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the price of a 2000 CR-V key?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the real figure depends on your situation. Here is what moves the cost on this vehicle:

Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost.
The condition of the ignition. A worn ignition lock may need service on top of the key.
Whether you need only the ignition key or a matching set for doors too.
How many keys you want cut.
Where the car is, and what time you call.
Whether you can bring the car to our Westwood storefront. Coming to us is usually the more economical route than a mobile visit.

What we have not verified, and how we confirm

Honestly, the data on this year is unverified. US key catalogs list the CR-V for 1997-2001 as a plain mechanical blank, with no immobilizer. European-market catalogs list transponders for the same model years. So a car that was imported or built for another market could be different.

That is why we confirm on the vehicle by VIN and in person. If your CR-V turns out to carry a chip, we will say so before cutting anything, and explain what that changes. We will not guess, and we will not tell you a dealer is required unless it truly is.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans. You deal with one company, not a dispatcher passing your call to a stranger. 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. We serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and the phone at (213) 577-1366 is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

For other model years, see our Honda CR-V key guide or the wider Honda key overview. To ask a question first, use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2000 Honda CR-V need a transponder chip programmed?

According to our data, this year uses a mechanical key with no programming method. US first-generation CR-Vs generally have no factory immobilizer. Because the data is unverified and some European catalogs list transponders, we confirm on your vehicle by VIN.

Can you make a key if I have lost every key?

Yes. All-keys-lost is possible on this setup. We work from the lock, then cut and fit a new key and test it in the ignition and doors.

Is a hardware-store copy good enough?

If it is cut correctly, it will start the car, since there is no factory immobilizer. The risk is poor cutting, especially from a worn original. Many hardware-store copies bind in a worn ignition. We cut accurately and test the key before you leave or we leave.

Why does my CR-V key stick or refuse to turn?

The usual cause is worn ignition lock wafers, or a worn key blade. Do not force it. Call us, and we will check whether a new key fixes it or the ignition lock needs work.

Do I need to go to the Honda dealer?

Not for the key type our data shows. Dealer-only work would apply only if your car turned out to carry a chip that needs one, and we would tell you that plainly.

Will you come to me, or do I come to you?

Either. We have a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles and mobile vans across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Call (213) 577-1366 and we will work out the better option for your situation. See also our main car key page.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.