Flat spare key?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bedford, TX
Flat spare key?
Did a search and didn't see anything very new on this ...
I want to get a spare key made to keep in my wallet. I tried getting a key made at Pep Boys and they didn't have any blanks (flat or otherwise) for the C6 key.
I know I could cut the plastic off the GM supplied key, and will probably resort to that, I've done it on a previous car ('83 Rx-7). But thought I'd ask here first. Anybody have any luck finding a place that will make a key?
I want to get a spare key made to keep in my wallet. I tried getting a key made at Pep Boys and they didn't have any blanks (flat or otherwise) for the C6 key.
I know I could cut the plastic off the GM supplied key, and will probably resort to that, I've done it on a previous car ('83 Rx-7). But thought I'd ask here first. Anybody have any luck finding a place that will make a key?
Le Mans Master
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From: Eagle River AK
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'14
Someone posted the correct key blank to buy a while back. If I remember correctly they got it at Ace Hardware. Hopefully they'll chime in soon as I also need to pick one up.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Long Island NY
I just trimmed the plastic off - and drilled a hole - this may be quicker / easier than trying to hunt down a less common key blank.
A flat key fits very nicely in a wallet, or in a pocket with FOB.
A flat key fits very nicely in a wallet, or in a pocket with FOB.
Team Owner
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From: Cleveland OH
I have done it in the past ... the "key" no pun intended is to use a rotary tool with a cutting wheel on it (Dremel) ... but before cutting it, I put the key in the oven on a foil sheet for 10 minutes at 250degrees ... the plastic get's soft ... and just peels off after you cut it.
Drifting
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From: Cameron Park CA
Flat spare key
Did a search and didn't see anything very new on this ...
I want to get a spare key made to keep in my wallet. I tried getting a key made at Pep Boys and they didn't have any blanks (flat or otherwise) for the C6 key.
I know I could cut the plastic off the GM supplied key, and will probably resort to that, I've done it on a previous car ('83 Rx-7). But thought I'd ask here first. Anybody have any luck finding a place that will make a key?
I want to get a spare key made to keep in my wallet. I tried getting a key made at Pep Boys and they didn't have any blanks (flat or otherwise) for the C6 key.
I know I could cut the plastic off the GM supplied key, and will probably resort to that, I've done it on a previous car ('83 Rx-7). But thought I'd ask here first. Anybody have any luck finding a place that will make a key?
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I have done it in the past ... the "key" no pun intended is to use a rotary tool with a cutting wheel on it (Dremel) ... but before cutting it, I put the key in the oven on a foil sheet for 10 minutes at 250degrees ... the plastic get's soft ... and just peels off after you cut it.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
I did some research on this and was told by a locksmith that the blank needed is a B106. That particular locksmith didn't have one in stock and sent me to another who did. It's a Saturn key - probably not at all uncommon. I cut part of the head off, put it in a small plastic envelope and slipped it into my wallet. I just carry the bare fob in my pocket; it's much more convenient than the fob plus key.
I read all this with great interest visualizing trimming a key or buying one to carry in my wallet, then I realized I would immediately lock myself out of my home since I carry TWO keys on my C6 fob!
Oh well, back to forums for more answers
anothercrisis
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I did some research on this and was told by a locksmith that the blank needed is a B106. That particular locksmith didn't have one in stock and sent me to another who did. It's a Saturn key - probably not at all uncommon. I cut part of the head off, put it in a small plastic envelope and slipped it into my wallet. I just carry the bare fob in my pocket; it's much more convenient than the fob plus key.
Team Owner
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I just had a spare made at the dealer then ground the plastic off with a grinder and put it in my wallet. I carry the fob without the key around my neck on a lanyard or in my pocket.
