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Ignition key from Home Depot?

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Old 05-26-2015, 08:58 PM
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Like many on here I have had the issue with my VATS not allowing me to start my car and almost left me stranded. So as I found the resistance of the OEM key and spliced that into the wire under the dash to bypass the key in the ignition cylinder.

That being said, I only have 1 key to the car and would like another. Has anyone had a new key cut from a generic store? I don't see why this wouldn't work if the resistor in the key is already bypassed...
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It works. Enjoy $1.29 keys.
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It would work but keep in mind that the vats keys are a bit longer. Personally I buy blanks on eBay and then have them cut. Cheap and easy
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i need to end up getting a spare key , i did the vats bypass also , cheap keys here we come .
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Good to know. I will be following suit. Lol.
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You can buy the factory style key blanks on ebay and then just get them cut. That is what I always do.



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