2002 Honda CR-V Key Replacement

The 2002–2004 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.

2002 Honda CR-V: key facts

Key type: Transponder chip key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: Megamos 13
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

US cars take the Megamos 13 fixed chip — cloneable HD106-PT5 blanks are cataloged for 2002-2004 CR-V. European catalogs list Megamos Crypto 48 for these years, so an odd key is confirmed by chip read.

What kind of key does a 2002 Honda CR-V use?

The 2002 CR-V uses a traditional transponder key. There is no push-to-start and no proximity fob. You put a metal blade in the ignition and turn it, and a chip hidden in the plastic head has to answer the car's immobilizer before the engine will run.

On US-market cars, that chip is a Megamos 13 fixed chip. Cloneable HD106-PT5 blanks are cataloged for the 2002 through 2004 CR-V, which matters to you because it means a duplicate can often be made by copying the chip from a working key rather than starting from scratch. The chip data comes from a parts catalog source (clksupplies.com), and we treat it as verified for US cars.

There is also a mechanical backup key for this model. Keep in mind that a key cut without a chip behaves the way a hardware-store copy does: it will open the doors and turn in the ignition, but the engine will not start.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: what changes?

For this setup, both situations are possible, and the difference is mostly about effort and what we need from you.

If you still have one working key, a duplicate is the more straightforward job. The original key is needed for the copy, so we can read it, cut a new blade to match, and get the new chip recognized by the car. Making a spare while you still have one key is usually the more economical route compared with waiting until none are left.

If every key is gone, we can still make a working key. It takes more steps because there is no original to copy from. We cut a blade to the lock, then program a new chip to the car through the OBD port. No NASTF SDRM credential is required to program this setup, which keeps the process simpler than on many newer cars.

One working key: duplication from the original, cut and chip handled together
No working key: all-keys-lost process, cut to the lock and programmed through OBD
Either way, bring proof you own the vehicle, and we will ask to see it

How we handle a 2002 CR-V key job

Whether we come to you with a mobile van or you stop by our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood, the process looks about the same.

Confirm the car and your ownership, and check which keys you still have.
Inspect the ignition and the existing key blade. A worn key or worn ignition changes how we approach the cut.
Cut the new blade, either from your original or by working from the lock if all keys are lost.
Program the Megamos 13 chip to the car through the OBD port.
Test the key in the ignition, the door locks, and the trunk or hatch, and test the old key too if you still have one.

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 2002 CR-V key?

We will not quote a number on a web page, because the real job decides the cost. These are the things that move it:

Whether you have an original key matters most, since all keys lost takes more labor than copying a working key. The condition of your existing key and ignition counts too. Worn lock wafers on a high-mileage car, where the key sticks or stops turning, can mean ignition work on top of the key itself. The number of keys you want made, the location of the car, and the time of day also play a part. Call (213) 577-1366 and describe your situation, and we will tell you what applies before we start.

Original key available or all keys lost
Worn key blade or worn ignition wafers
How many keys you need
Where the car is and when you need us

One thing we confirm by chip read and VIN

The data for US cars is clear: Megamos 13. However, European catalogs list a Megamos Crypto 48 chip for these same model years. If your CR-V was imported, or the key in your hand looks different from what we expect, we do not guess. We confirm with a chip read and the VIN before we order or program anything.

That is also why we would rather look at the car than promise over the phone for an odd key. For most US-market 2002 CR-Vs, the answer is the Megamos 13 described above. Details on the rest of the model line are on our Honda CR-V key page.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key

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 one company, not a dispatch service that passes your call along. David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. Our phone is answered around the clock, every day of the year.

California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it before they begin. For other makes, start at our car key services or the Honda key overview. To reach us another way, use the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2002 Honda CR-V have a chip in the key?

Yes. It is a transponder key, and on US cars the chip is a Megamos 13. A key without a chip may open the doors but will not start the engine.

Can you make a key if I lost all my 2002 CR-V keys?

Yes. All keys lost is possible for this setup. We cut a blade to the lock and program a new chip to the car through the OBD port.

Do I need my original key to get a copy?

For duplication, yes, the original key is needed. If you have no original, we use the all-keys-lost process instead.

Why does my CR-V key open the doors but not start the car?

That usually points to a key with no chip, such as a hardware-store copy, or a chip the car does not recognize. The fix is a properly chipped and programmed key.

My key sticks or will not turn in the ignition. Is it the key?

It can be either. On high-mileage CR-Vs, worn ignition lock wafers are common, and a worn key blade can also fail to turn the locks even when the chip still works. We check both.

Do you need a dealer to program a 2002 CR-V key?

No. Programming is done through the OBD port, and no NASTF SDRM credential is required for this setup, so we handle it ourselves.

What if my CR-V was not sold in the US?

European catalogs list a different chip, Megamos Crypto 48, for these years. If your key or car looks unusual, we confirm with a chip read and the VIN first.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.