Guess it varies widely by dealer. 
How do I get a spare key? VATS...
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How do I get a spare key? VATS...
I need a spare ignition key. My key has the resistor on it. Do I have to go to a dealer? How much is the key, and the cutting?
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The dealer wil charge you about $45 for the key and to cut it.
You can buy one on ebay a lot cheaper and then take it to any locksmith to cut it.
Some lock smiths may have them in stock and may have an "interrogator" to tell them which of the 16 possible resistor pellets they need.
You can do the same thing your self if you have access to a digital volt meter and read the resistance of the pellet.
I know there are posts on here that tell whicdh risitor you need based on the resistance.....
I'll take a quick look and see it I can find the one I recall....
You can buy one on ebay a lot cheaper and then take it to any locksmith to cut it.
Some lock smiths may have them in stock and may have an "interrogator" to tell them which of the 16 possible resistor pellets they need.
You can do the same thing your self if you have access to a digital volt meter and read the resistance of the pellet.
I know there are posts on here that tell whicdh risitor you need based on the resistance.....
I'll take a quick look and see it I can find the one I recall....
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You will need to go to the dealer. If my wife was awake, I could tell you how much each thing was. It isnt cheep!! 
I think each key is 15 bucks a cutting was 10 bucks but I would be guessing.
Take your car and make sure that the key works after they cut it. Dont just start the car. Make sure that you drive it around the parking lot to make sure that the resistor for the security system is the correct value. If you dont move the car, it may start but if the resistor pellet is incorrect, the BCM will shut down the engine after the car moves a few inches.
If my wife gets up, I will see if she remembers how much we paid for our keys.
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I think each key is 15 bucks a cutting was 10 bucks but I would be guessing. Take your car and make sure that the key works after they cut it. Dont just start the car. Make sure that you drive it around the parking lot to make sure that the resistor for the security system is the correct value. If you dont move the car, it may start but if the resistor pellet is incorrect, the BCM will shut down the engine after the car moves a few inches.
If my wife gets up, I will see if she remembers how much we paid for our keys.
BC
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I gave the dealer my VIN and they told me which key I had, but like someone said already you can check it with a ohm meter to find out which one you have. I then went on ebay and bought a key for $25 shipped and had it cut for free at Ace. The dealer told me $65 or $80 for a key I dont remember.
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Any good locksmith will have the correct key, the resistor keys are pretty common, nothing real special. But, definately shop around as the posts above indicate there is a lot of variation in what a shop will charge.
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From: Colo Spgs CO
Originally Posted by MattB
Any good locksmith will have the correct key, the resistor keys are pretty common, nothing real special. But, definately shop around as the posts above indicate there is a lot of variation in what a shop will charge.
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Originally Posted by MattB
Any good locksmith will have the correct key, the resistor keys are pretty common, nothing real special. But, definately shop around as the posts above indicate there is a lot of variation in what a shop will charge.
I do figure that locksmiths that say they have to "interrogate the chip" instead of "put an ohm meter across the resistor" are likely to charge more.
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Originally Posted by minytrker
I gave the dealer my VIN and they told me which key I had, but like someone said already you can check it with a ohm meter to find out which one you have. I then went on ebay and bought a key for $25 shipped and had it cut for free at Ace. The dealer told me $65 or $80 for a key I dont remember.
Give the dealer(any GM dealer) your vin # and he'll tell you the code. Buy the correct key on ebay and go back and have him cut it, or any locksmith. If you want a nice looking GM Corvette key... get the 2003 Corvette key. It's good for any 97-04 Corvette. Looks alot better the the plain black Chevrolet emblem .Save the Wave.>George ps Carol....to answer your other question, it's called a " le royale cheeseburger" 
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You may be required to show some ID and the car's registration slip at the dealer. A lot of dealers require that so they don't make a key for a stolen car. Not a big deal, but if the dealer wants that info and you didn't bring it, you would be SOL.
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