Getting a new key cut. Where ?
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Burning Brakes
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Getting a new key cut. Where ?
Whas up brothers. Just wondering where would be a better place to get my new vats key blank cut. I have an old school hardware store near me but I was thinking that Home Depot would probably have a newer better more advanced key cutting machine. The key is already matched to my cars vats number. So just need it cut to match my existing key. Thx for any info.
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Whas up brothers. Just wondering where would be a better place to get my new vats key blank cut. I have an old school hardware store near me but I was thinking that Home Depot would probably have a newer better more advanced key cutting machine. The key is already matched to my cars vats number. So just need it cut to match my existing key. Thx for any info.
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I’d get it done by either a locksmith or at a dealer.
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Whas up brothers. Just wondering where would be a better place to get my new vats key blank cut. I have an old school hardware store near me but I was thinking that Home Depot would probably have a newer better more advanced key cutting machine. The key is already matched to my cars vats number. So just need it cut to match my existing key. Thx for any info.
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I’m guessing you did not get the blank at a dealer?
I ordered a new one b/c the old key was so worn it was having a hard time unlocking the ignition - duplicating the old one would have defeated the purpose.
When I picked it up, it was was already coded and cut.
I ordered a new one b/c the old key was so worn it was having a hard time unlocking the ignition - duplicating the old one would have defeated the purpose.
When I picked it up, it was was already coded and cut.
Last edited by aj98; Aug 5, 2018 at 02:52 PM.
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I got my blank online, and went to Ace Hardware. The elderly guy looked at it like he really wasn't confident. That made me feel the same...But it works like a charm.Charged me $4.00, I think.
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There is NOTHING special to cutting a VATS key. It is cut the same way as any other key.
You can get double sided blanks on eBay once you know which blank you need. Measure
the resistor pellet with an ohm meter and look it up for the correct VATS key blank number.
Take the blank along with a known good key to any place that cuts key and have it made.
You can get double sided blanks on eBay once you know which blank you need. Measure
the resistor pellet with an ohm meter and look it up for the correct VATS key blank number.
Take the blank along with a known good key to any place that cuts key and have it made.
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Thx guys. Got it done at a locksmith. Believe it or not. The dealer wouldn't cut it because I didn't buy it from them. Lol. Then Home Depot says you gotta buy the key from us. They don't even carry vats keys. Losers. Well works great and cost 10 bux to cut it. Thx again.