2009 Honda Fit Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2009–2013 Fit uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Honda Fit key guide.

2009 Honda Fit: key facts

Key type: Remote-head key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: ID46 (PCF7936/7961, Hitag 2)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

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What key does the 2009 Honda Fit use?

The 2009 Fit uses a remote-head key: a metal blade and a plastic head that holds both the transponder chip and the lock/unlock buttons. The chip family is ID46 (PCF7936/7961, Hitag 2), and our reference data for this year is verified. The key we typically work with is the MLBHLIK-1T remote-head. There is no push-to-start on this year, so you turn a physical key in the ignition.

What that means for you: the blade alone does not start the car. The Fit's immobilizer looks for a chip it recognizes, so a key cut at a hardware store without a transponder will turn in the lock and still not start the engine. If you have one of those copies, it may open the door, but it is not a working key for this car.

There is also a mechanical backup key for this setup. That is useful to know if the remote head is cracked or the remote has stopped working, because the physical key part of the system can still matter even when the buttons do not.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: what's different?

Both are possible on a 2009 Fit. The difference is mostly in how much we have to work with when we arrive.

Duplicate with an original key: the original key needs to be present. We cut a new blade, then program the new chip to the car through the OBD port. This is the simpler job and usually the more economical route.
All keys lost: this is also possible for this year. We cut a key from the lock or by vehicle information, then program it to the car. It takes more steps because there is no working key to start from.
Worn lock cases: on higher-mileage Fits, the ignition lock wafers can be worn. A key may go in but turn roughly or not at all, and that changes the work involved.

How we handle a 2009 Fit key, step by step

Programming on this year is done through the OBD port, and our data shows no NASTF SDRM access is required. That means we can generally do the job at your car rather than sending you to a dealer. Here is how it goes.

You call (213) 577-1366. We ask for the year, model, and VIN, and whether you have any working key.
We confirm which key and chip fit your car and what condition the ignition and existing keys are in.
A technician comes to you with a mobile van, or you can visit our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood.
We cut the blade and check that it turns the ignition and door lock smoothly.
We program the ID46 transponder and remote through the OBD port, then test starting the car and every button.
We test any other keys you still have so you leave with everything working.

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What affects the cost of a 2009 Fit key?

We don't quote numbers on a web page because the job decides the cost, not the model name. These are the real factors:

Duplicate or all keys lost. Having an original key to work from is usually the lighter-cost situation.
How many keys you need cut and programmed.
Whether you want a full remote-head key or only need a basic replacement of a cracked shell or worn buttons.
The condition of the ignition lock. Worn wafers can add work.
Where and when you need us: our shop in Westwood or a mobile visit, daytime or middle of the night.
Whether the car needs to be reached or moved before we can start.

What we confirm by VIN, and why call us

Our verified data for this year is solid on the chip family, OBD programming, and the need for an original key when duplicating. Still, parts and key variants can differ from car to car, so we confirm the exact key and chip by VIN, or in person, before cutting anything. If something about your car doesn't match what we expect, we tell you plainly.

Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987, with a storefront in Westwood and mobile vans serving 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach one company, with no 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 begin.

For more on this model, see our Honda Fit key pages, the wider Honda key guide, or all car key services. You can also use our contact page to send details.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2009 Honda Fit have a transponder chip?

Yes. It uses an ID46 (PCF7936/7961, Hitag 2) chip in a remote-head key. The car won't start with a plain cut key that has no chip.

Can you make a key if I lost all my 2009 Fit keys?

Yes, all-keys-lost is possible for this year. We cut a key and program it through the OBD port. It involves more steps than a duplicate, so the cost is usually higher.

Do I need my original key to get a copy?

For a duplicate, yes, the original key needs to be present. If you don't have one, the job is handled as an all-keys-lost situation.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Fit?

No. Non-transponder copies may turn in the lock but will not start the car because the immobilizer doesn't recognize them.

Do I need to go to the dealer?

For this year our data shows OBD programming and no NASTF SDRM requirement, so we can generally do the work ourselves, at your car or at our shop.

My key's buttons are worn or the shell is cracked. Do I need a whole new key?

Not always. Cracked shells, worn buttons, and dead remote batteries are common on these keys. We look at it first and tell you what actually needs replacing.

Why is my Fit's key hard to turn in the ignition?

On high-mileage Fits, the ignition lock wafers can wear. A worn lock can make a new key feel rough or not turn at all, so we check the lock as part of the job.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.