2001 key resistance
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Racer
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From: Aspenden Hertfordshire U.K.
2001 key resistance
Hi all, I am in the UK and need a replacement key for my 2001. I see that Ecklers do a key blank you can get cut yourself but it needs the code for resistance level.
Question:- is it a simple matter of measuring the resistance accross the chip and using that reading as the code or is there a special GM tool that gives the code? I have measured the chip and have a 6.04ohm reading which is within the code remit of 2 thru 15
Can it really be that simple?
Mike.
Question:- is it a simple matter of measuring the resistance accross the chip and using that reading as the code or is there a special GM tool that gives the code? I have measured the chip and have a 6.04ohm reading which is within the code remit of 2 thru 15
Can it really be that simple?
Mike.
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Racer
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From: Aspenden Hertfordshire U.K.
Thanks guys that was super quick. I have tested the resistance several times and am sure its 6.04 so code 12 and have placed an order with CC as I could not find a cheaper alternative even on ebay.
Thanks again
Mike.
Thanks again
Mike.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
If your meter is relatively accurate, your VATS uses a #12 key blank.
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Number 12 is 6.04k or 6.04x1000 ohms = 6040 ohms. Did you note
the scale your meter was set to?
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6.04k ohms becomes 6040 ohms when you move the decimal point over 3 places, and drop the k multiplier. They both represent the same numeric value.
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?? They are all over ebay type in gm vats key you get 3 pages plus for 8-15 shipped so what do you mean you cant find a cheaper alternative? They are there
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