Spare Key Floating around?
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Spare Key Floating around?
OK, hope this gets some answers...
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
Safety Car
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From: Pittsford NY
Originally Posted by chillidog
OK, hope this gets some answers...
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
You can get another one cut by a dealer (expensive) or a
locksmith. You need to know the vats code (restance) and
probably supply a blank (if you are not at a dealer). Ecklers
and others have blanks. I suspect Ebay does also. Usually
you can find remotes on Ebay also. Just make sure you get the
right part number.
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago, IL/Clearwater Beach, FL
go to the dealer and they will check the vats code (chip on side of key),b thru z, i think then go buy a blank off e bay. then go back to the dealer and the'll cut it for free
Team Owner
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From: Oklahoma City OK
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Originally Posted by birch64
go to the dealer and they will check the vats code (chip on side of key),b thru z, i think then go buy a blank off e bay. then go back to the dealer and the'll cut it for free
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by chillidog
OK, hope this gets some answers...
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
I bought a used C5. Love It!, but it only came with one key. Does anyone know if there is a way to see if extra key's were ever made for this car?
As an aside, there are other manufacturers who's keys actually have a "chip" in them that has to be programmed into (or cleared out of) the car. Lots of Fords have these keys and they cost over $100 for the key and programming (UGH).
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From: North Augusta, SC
You can usually get the blank keys with the resistor pellet on eBay for about $25, then take the blank to your local hardware store to have it cut for $1. You just have to know the VATS code for your current key so you get the right blank. Find out the code by taking it to a dealer and paying for it 
, or use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the pellet yourself for free 
Here are the code numbers that go with each resistance.
VATS code 1 = 392 ohms,
2 = 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
, or use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the pellet yourself for free Here are the code numbers that go with each resistance.
VATS code 1 = 392 ohms,
2 = 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by chillidog
Thank You, that in itself seems to be a big secret when buying a used car, but one would think a previous vett owner wouldn't mind the contact...
A friend of mine had his car taken away (he lost his job), it was sold at auction. The new owner found his information in the owners manual. He called my friend the 1st and previous owner up. He wanted to ask him if it was ever in an accident, and yes it was. My buddy wrecked it on the track caused over 30 grand in damages and the incsurance company payed for it. He told the new owner about all this the car was repaired and they did a fine job on the work. And the new owner was very happy with it. Thats my story well my friends actually..
-=Rick
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St. Jude Donor '04
Originally Posted by markcz
You can usually get the blank keys with the resistor pellet on eBay for about $25, then take the blank to your local hardware store to have it cut for $1. You just have to know the VATS code for your current key so you get the right blank. Find out the code by taking it to a dealer and paying for it , or use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the pellet yourself for free
Here are the code numbers that go with each resistance.
VATS code 1 = 392 ohms,
2 = 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
, or use an ohm meter to check the resistance of the pellet yourself for free Here are the code numbers that go with each resistance.
VATS code 1 = 392 ohms,
2 = 523
3 681
4 887
5 1.13k
6 1.47k
7 1.87k
8 2.37k
9 3.01k
10 3.74k
11 4.75k
12 6.04k
13 7.50k
14 9.53k
15 11.80k
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 448
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From: Naples Fl
I seem to remember if you give your vin # to the dealer he can tell you the resistance code. Then instead of paying their $40 order the key from ecklers for $15 plus frt & handling which bumped mine upto $27.50. Then the hardware store cut it for $1.50 +tax. They told me before they cut it that there was a posibility it wouldnt work but I had no problems. Not a tremendous savings but $10 is $10 saved for something else.
