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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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I need a spare key for my 98 coupe and found some at ecklers but they have alot of different ones...how do i find out which one i need?
They are numbered like this....

Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 6, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-6
Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 2, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-2
Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 9, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-9
Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 8, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-8
Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 4, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-4
Corvette Ignition Key, VATS Code 12, 1997-2004 Part # 35055-12

there are 15 different keys...
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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Here is a link that should help.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...eter-help.html
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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if you have a GM dealer near by just walk in. they will test your old key and cut your new key for you for $29
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Any good locksmith shop can do the same.
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Ok thanks, ill just go to the dealership as suggested. apreciate the replies
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I measured my old key's resistance, ordered one from ebay for $4 and Lowe's cut it for free.
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Originally Posted by 65GGvert
I measured my old key's resistance, ordered one from ebay for $4 and Lowe's cut it for free.
That's the route I took as well $30 for a freakin key from the stealership-geez!
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