[Z06] Vats key code?
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You can bring your key to the dealer and they can read it. There are 15 different types. Unless you find a descent dealer, they will charge you to read it. I bought my keys from Ecklers because they were a fraction of the cost of the dealer. The problem is getting it cut. I took it to the dealer and they wouldn't touch it even though it was a G.M. key still in the package. I took it to Lowe's home improvement and they cut it for me. It will only work one way though. Dealer told me they wouldn't cut it for that very reason. They have tried cutting their keys and had the same problem and didn't want to be responsible. I have an after market key which works both ways. Go figure. Well good luck key hunting.
Melting Slicks
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I just went through this .I used my ohm meter to measure the resistance.Went to E-bay and ordered the VAT blank .The seller tells you the res.code.I am now waiting for the key.Then I have to take it to a lock smith to get it cut.Dealer wanted $30 .But I don't know if that was to cut it or just read res. and sell me a blank.$12.49 inc. ship.from e-bay .
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I just went through this .I used my ohm meter to measure the resistance.Went to E-bay and ordered the VAT blank .The seller tells you the res.code.I am now waiting for the key.Then I have to take it to a lock smith to get it cut.Dealer wanted $30 .But I don't know if that was to cut it or just read res. and sell me a blank.$12.49 inc. ship.from e-bay .
Burning Brakes
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OK, I was a little confused on how this works but I'm starting to understand. I found some replacement VATS key blank that fits the 1997 - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette on E-bay. Each VATS key has a resistor embedded within the key-blade, and each resistor has 1 of 15 possible values. So, I found information on how to read the resistance value of the key here http://www.keybitslockandkey.com/los...nstruction.htm.
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
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Melting Slicks
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From: upstate N.Y.
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OK, I was a little confused on how this works but I'm starting to understand. I found some replacement VATS key blank that fits the 1997 - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette on E-bay. Each VATS key has a resistor embedded within the key-blade, and each resistor has 1 of 15 possible values. So, I found information on how to read the resistance value of the key here http://www.keybitslockandkey.com/los...nstruction.htm.
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
Melting Slicks
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From: upstate N.Y.
key
OK, I was a little confused on how this works but I'm starting to understand. I found some replacement VATS key blank that fits the 1997 - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette on E-bay. Each VATS key has a resistor embedded within the key-blade, and each resistor has 1 of 15 possible values. So, I found information on how to read the resistance value of the key here http://www.keybitslockandkey.com/los...nstruction.htm.
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
Now, so I figure out which of the 15 possible resistor values it could be. Order the correct one from e-bay. Now, where do I take the key and have it, "cut" or copied?
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Drifting
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From: Columbus, Ga
I just went through this .I used my ohm meter to measure the resistance.Went to E-bay and ordered the VAT blank .The seller tells you the res.code.I am now waiting for the key.Then I have to take it to a lock smith to get it cut.Dealer wanted $30 .But I don't know if that was to cut it or just read res. and sell me a blank.$12.49 inc. ship.from e-bay .
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Melting Slicks
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From: upstate N.Y.
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I don't have a camera with me right now but I can tell you to take an ohm meter and touch 1 probe to 1 side of the pellet and the other probe to the other pellet .You should get a ohm reading on this.As an example,lets say my resistance was 523.If you look at the chart on keybits website it is a code 2.this is for the key I ordered.
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Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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Here's the resistance values, in case anyone needs them.
VATS #, Resistance in ohms
1 392
2 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
VATS #, Resistance in ohms
1 392
2 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
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Drifting
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