Door Keys different than Ignition Keys?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Evansville IN
Door Keys different than Ignition Keys?
I unplugged my battery and had to reprogram my Key FOBs and I got a little nervous cause I realized I don't have my door keys for the vette... This is my first vette and I didn't notice the Ignition keys didnt work in the door. Are the keys different from Ignition to lock? If so I need to get a manual key in case my FOBs stop working..
Is it cheap to get a key made? Where do I get one made?
THanks!
Josh
Is it cheap to get a key made? Where do I get one made?
THanks!
Josh
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: NW Chicago, IL/Clearwater Beach, FL
only one key for both, i bought my key blank off *-*ay you have to know what Vats code(computer Chip key) is in ur key, i think there is 14 or 15 differant codes. then took it to the dealer to get cut....
Last edited by birch64; Jan 4, 2008 at 12:11 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
Update your profile what year is your car
All C5s I know have the same door, ignition, glove compartment and console key. The ignition uses the VATS resistor pellet to see that you are not using a fake to start the car. Can get VATS keys on fleebay for a LOT cheaper than from the dealer or a locksmith. Search for double sided VATS keys and you will see pleanty of them. Most adds there give you a chart to tell which VATS key pellet you need. Use a DVOM to check the resistance. NOW is the time to have a spare not when you misplace the key. I purchased mine online and had a local locksmith CUT the keys. Don't go to Kmart or Home Depot and have some novice ruin your $5 to $10 investment. 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
Great job people, you just have help a person to steel your car congratulations
Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
Huh ?????
To get a key made as described above, YOU ALREADY HAVE TO HAVE A WORKING KEY .......
You need the working key to measure the resistance of the pellet, and you need a working key to get the matching "notches" cut into the blank.
You can get a key from a Chevy dealer just by bringing in the VIN from the vehicle .... HOWEVER ..... a dealer will demand proof of ownership (here in CA the "pink slip") and photo identification to show you are the legal owner of the vehicle before they will give you the key.
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Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago, IL/Clearwater Beach, FL
yea, hows that? I've been a cop for 20 years and 90% of car's are stolen without keys....the other's taken are cars that are left running or towed away....every time you take ur car for service or mods you leave ur key with someone, that can go get a key made. easier that ordering 15 different vats and getting the right cut!
Last edited by birch64; Jan 4, 2008 at 12:42 PM.
Race Director
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From: Wellsboro Pa
What are you talking about???? Getting a blank with the correct VATS code doesn't make your door open or the car start!!! It still has to be cut by a lock smith or a dealership. They get the cutting codes from GM by using your VIN number. How experienced with cars and their mechanical capabilities are you??
Melting Slicks
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