Broken Key
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Broken Key
Can a Chevrolet Dealer cut and program a new key for a 01 corvette, without the vehicle being there. I have broken my last key. Still have the key parts, including the chipped piece. Closest Chevrolet dealer is 190 miles. I can prove my ownership, and supply vin numbers. Any advice. SB
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You would just need to know the ohm resistance of the pellet then you should be able to order a new key with that specific pellet resistance in it then go get it cut.
Something like this:
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/prod...ank-1997-2004/
Or you can perform the VATS bypass (just google it) and then you would never need a key with a pellet.
Something like this:
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/prod...ank-1997-2004/
Or you can perform the VATS bypass (just google it) and then you would never need a key with a pellet.
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I bought a key on eBay, went to my local hardware store for a cut, $8 for the cut and $35 for the key.
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With proof of ownership a dealer can cut you a key without the car being there. So can a good locksmith at a usually cheaper price.
