Spare Keys
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Spare Keys
When I bought my C5 it only came with one key. I asked a guy when i was at Carlisle this year about making me one and he wanted $60 for one key. I bought two blanks online and with shipping it was less than $15 for both and I say about $5 each to get them cut when they get here. So I will have about $25 invested in two keys instead of $60 for one, can we say CORVETTE TAX...lol
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Sounds like a great deal - way to beat the Corvette tax. 
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In case other members are going the same route, make sure you buy the correct key with the correct VATS pellet as atmsrus1 did.
VATS key codes:
The BCM measures the resistance value of the resistance of the pellet and allows the fuel system to operate. If it is within +/-10% the car will start.
To check your key value:
Set your digital volt meter to “ohms mode” and measure the value across the pellet.
The 15 resistor codes are:
Resistance Value (Ohms)
1 0.402 (acceptable range .386-.438)
2 0.523 (acceptable range .502-.564)
3 0.681 (acceptable range .650-.728)
4 0.887 (acceptable range .850-.942)
5 1.130 (acceptable range 1.085-1.195)
6 1.470 (acceptable range 1.411-1.549)
7 1.870 (acceptable range 1.795-1.965)
8 2.370 (acceptable range 2.275-2.485)
9 3.010 (acceptable range 2.890-3.150)
10 3.740 (acceptable range 3.590-3.910)
11 4.750 (acceptable range 4.560-4.960)
12 6.040 (acceptable range 5.798-6.302)
13 7.500 (acceptable range 7.200-7.820)
14 9.530 (acceptable range 9.149-9.931)
15 11.801 (acceptable range 11.320-12.290)
VATS key codes:
The BCM measures the resistance value of the resistance of the pellet and allows the fuel system to operate. If it is within +/-10% the car will start.
To check your key value:
Set your digital volt meter to “ohms mode” and measure the value across the pellet.
The 15 resistor codes are:
Resistance Value (Ohms)
1 0.402 (acceptable range .386-.438)
2 0.523 (acceptable range .502-.564)
3 0.681 (acceptable range .650-.728)
4 0.887 (acceptable range .850-.942)
5 1.130 (acceptable range 1.085-1.195)
6 1.470 (acceptable range 1.411-1.549)
7 1.870 (acceptable range 1.795-1.965)
8 2.370 (acceptable range 2.275-2.485)
9 3.010 (acceptable range 2.890-3.150)
10 3.740 (acceptable range 3.590-3.910)
11 4.750 (acceptable range 4.560-4.960)
12 6.040 (acceptable range 5.798-6.302)
13 7.500 (acceptable range 7.200-7.820)
14 9.530 (acceptable range 9.149-9.931)
15 11.801 (acceptable range 11.320-12.290)
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From: Newcastle, UK
One of my keys actually snapped off in the ignition. 
I had to remove the ignition barrel to get the remains out. I then superglued the old cut section of the key to a new blank and filed the new one to shape with some needle files. 
Sent you a pm. On account of them not being a forum vendor.
I had to remove the ignition barrel to get the remains out. I then superglued the old cut section of the key to a new blank and filed the new one to shape with some needle files. Sent you a pm. On account of them not being a forum vendor.
Last edited by eldudereno; Sep 24, 2010 at 10:31 AM.
