I Broke My Ignition Key!!
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A key doesn't need to be programmed. Just the FOB and even that can be done on your own. The key simply has a resistor on it that the PCM checks for if it is correct. Once you show VIN and proof of insurance the correct resistance value can be chosen and cut.
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About four years ago when I bought my T/A used it only came with one set of keys. All they asked for was my VIN, and that was it. $30 dollars or so later I had another key.
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Craig.
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since finding out that some dealerships will cut a key with only the vin number, I've gone and covered my vin on the window. I suggest a lot of you do that and keep a copy of your stuff at home.
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I recently had a bowling teammate toss my keys in his wifes purse. Guy had too much to drink.
Anyway, I was about to drive to the stealership to get new ones made since I couldn't find my spare set, when he called to let me know.
I called the dealer prior and was quoted 6$ for a door key, $28 for the ignition, and a $50 charge for them to get the stuff from GM to program it.
I need a back up set made. I hope they don't plan to charge that $50 fee.
Anyway, I was about to drive to the stealership to get new ones made since I couldn't find my spare set, when he called to let me know.
I called the dealer prior and was quoted 6$ for a door key, $28 for the ignition, and a $50 charge for them to get the stuff from GM to program it.
I need a back up set made. I hope they don't plan to charge that $50 fee.
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No programming is required for a VATS key, period. Anyone who charges you to program anything is ripping you off. Take your broken key to a locksmith if you have the key portion of it (the black head of the key is irrelevant), and they can set you up pretty cheap.
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Hey.... Dont complain.. Before i got smart and traded my 05 GTO M6, I only had one key- and to go through the dealer - The key was 250 bucks... And took 4 months before i got it - had to send it to australia for special 2 sided cut- then sent it back- then get a key fob (65) from another dealer- and the key itsself was 45 dollars.. the rest was in shipping- and in getting the key cut was 70 bucks.. Stupid GTO... ( i made them include it when i bought the car) lol