2001 VATS Key and Remote - Need Help
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2001 VATS Key and Remote - Need Help
Hey guys. I've been in the C3 section for five years but just bought an '01 convertible that came with one VATS key and one #2 remote. I'd like to get a second key and remote. The prices for these at the dealership vs the Internet are quite different. If I buy from the net, will I be able to get them cut and programmed where they will work on my car? Will the dealership program and cut my new key if I don't buy it from them? Will they charge me the same regardless? See, lots of questions. I'd appreciate any experiences you've had with purchasing these other than from a Chevy dealership.
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I bought extra keys and fobs on eBay for a good price and are GM. You will have to measure the ohms on the key you have on the pill.
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As long as you get the right VATS key, a local locksmith should be able to cut it for you no problem.
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I had the same deal except the remote I got did not work. The GM dealer that is a supporting vendor has the remotes at a good price. I got keys from the action site. All is well now. If you have an advanced scan tool it will tell you the resistance with the key in also.
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So you can get the key for 14 shipped off ebay. Its the genuine gm fat head one. You can also get the skinny head for 7 shipped. The fobs are 25 shipped just specify what number you want #1 or 2. No program is needed its a diy through the dic. Dought home depot or lowes will cut it they will say its chipped dont try to correct them go to a locksmith should be about 3 to 5 bucks. I just did all this. I came in at about 52 bucks for a genuine gm fob and 2 keys and cut. Go see how much the dealer wants. If you dont have a ohm meter go to any gm dealer and go to service desk and ask them to read/check the resistance of your key its free. Then head to ebay
