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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Believe it or not after 12 years Im due for a new key. Stupid as it may seem but... how do I go about getting one? Something with vat and code.. what?
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Couple options:

-Take old key to dealer, may be $35 or more

-Measure resistor pellet, buy key blank online, take to any key cutter

-Take VIN and proof of ownership to dealer, they can cut key (may be only choice if your resistor is bad)

-Call locksmith, ask if they can make a Pass Key for Chevy

There are 15 resistance value's.
Here they are.

key number resistance
# OHMS
1 402
2 523
3 681
4 887
5 1130
6 1407
7 1870
8 2370
9 3010
10 3740
11 4750
12 6040
13 7500
14 9530
15 11800

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I just went to a locksmith type store with my key and they had a blank with the correct VAT code on hand.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 87SAM
I just went to a locksmith type store with my key and they had a blank with the correct VAT code on hand.
I just called a local locksmith and he said that he could match the key ... hmmm will try later today. Thanks all!!!
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