View CartIn the 1990s and early 2000s, many vehicle manufacturers offered factory keyless entry only as part of an option package. However, to serve customers that did not want the full option package, they also offered dealer-installed systems. This can make buying a replacement car remote challenging.
This is true of Honda and Acura vehicles built well into the 2000s. For any given vehicle, there are often two possible replacement remote transmitters that are not compatible with each other. Generally, they look different, so you can tell which part you need by the button configuration. But in some cases, a user must know the FCC ID number or the OE manufacturer part number to select the correct part. This information is often shown on the back of the original remote.
An example of this is Honda Accord vehicles for the 1998-2002 model years. Dealer-installed systems used a remote with OE part number 08E61-S01-100 with FCC ID A269ZUA101. Factory-installed systems used a keyfob with OE part numbers 72147-S84-A01/A03 and FCC ID KOBUTAH2T. The two 4-button remotes are nearly identical, with the most noticeable difference being that the factory-installed system keyfob has a trunk icon whereas the dealer-installed system remote has the word “OPTION” on the corresponding button.
So, if you a vehicle that is more than a few years old, it is best to be careful about which online vendor you use and how you search for your replacement remote control.
