I Broke My Ignition Key!!
03-23-2008, 09:20 PM
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03-23-2008, 10:45 PM
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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.
03-24-2008, 07:38 AM
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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. $30 dollars or so later I had another key.
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03-24-2008, 08:59 AM
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since finding out that some dealerships will cut a key with only the vin number, I've gone and covered my vin on the window. I suggest a lot of you do that and keep a copy of your stuff at home.
03-24-2008, 09:22 AM
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03-24-2008, 10:27 AM
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I recently had a bowling teammate toss my keys in his wifes purse. Guy had too much to drink.
Anyway, I was about to drive to the stealership to get new ones made since I couldn't find my spare set, when he called to let me know.
I called the dealer prior and was quoted 6$ 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.
03-24-2008, 10:41 AM
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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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03-24-2008, 12:47 PM
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I had 2 extras made. I did not have to drive to the dealer, just VIN and prrof of ownership, I believe it was like $30-$35 a key because of the chip thing...
03-24-2008, 04:09 PM
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Well i went to the dealership this morning and was quoted 22 bux a key!
All said and done I bought 2 for 47bux and some change. All i needed was My ID, insurance card and registration with the VIN # on it.
Thanx evryone for your feedback.
All said and done I bought 2 for 47bux and some change. All i needed was My ID, insurance card and registration with the VIN # on it.
Thanx evryone for your feedback.
Glad everything is cool now!
03-24-2008, 05:06 PM
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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 