Key Question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 20, 2004 | 02:23 PM

AmIBadd

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 173

Likes: 0

From: Houston Tx

Key Question

Is there some place to order a new key for the C5 other than the dealer?

Dec 20, 2004 | 02:37 PM

madelko

Racer

Joined: Nov 1999

Posts: 378

Likes: 0

From: C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Iowa

Yes, I just ordered one on eBay - Paid $26 - You have to supply the vendor your Vats code - I got that off the Forum and if you know how to measure Ohm resistance, you've got it covered.
I have the list of Codes if you can supply me the resistance I will e-mail you.

madelko@southslope.net

Dec 20, 2004 | 02:56 PM

RCK1999

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 1,119

Likes: 0

From: Spring Branch Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmIBadd

Is there some place to order a new key for the C5 other than the dealer?

Any GOOD local locksmith should be able to set you up. They can even read the VAT code if you have a sample key. I found a local one in San Antonio that took about 10 minutes and about $25 to set me up with another key. NOTE: they were even REALLY nice about it. Its amazing: dealers charge you DOUBLE and treat you like crap (INHO)!

Dec 20, 2004 | 03:11 PM

AmIBadd

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 173

Likes: 0

From: Houston Tx

Thanks guys, you put me in the right direction.

Dec 20, 2004 | 03:18 PM

csexton

Team Owner

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 30,045

Likes: 4

From: Danville Virginia

Eckler's has them for $14.99!!

Dec 20, 2004 | 05:12 PM

plaster

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2004

Posts: 3,117

Likes: 0

From: St. Louis, MO

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=962351

Check out the 3rd to last reply. If you use him, let me know.

Dec 20, 2004 | 05:16 PM

Vetteman Jack

Administrator

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 367,946

Likes: 24,703

From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.

C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021

MO Events Coordinator

St. Jude Co-Organizer

St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25

NCM Sinkhole Donor

CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran

A well stocked Locksmith shop should have some. You can also get them from places like Ecklers (although you need to know the resistance of the chip in the key). Ecklers may not be any cheaper than your dealer though.