Ok so I decided to go ahead and try and get a spare key made to keep in my wallet, did a search on here and found only one thread that listed the Blank needed for the spare...so I went to Ace Hardware and got it made. Make sure you call ahead and make sure they have the correct blank for it, it is a HILLMAN B106-PH. It looks wide at first but after they cut both sides of the key its just perfect, tried it out on the hatch and it worked. Here are the pics of the keys...

Here's a closeup of the blank head...HILLMAN B106-PH


Here's a pic of the FOB Key and the spare


Full pic of the spare key


Pic of the spare key with the plastic head removed


Pic of the plastic head itself after removed



I went ahead and taped the key to the back of my Onstar card...that way it wont fall out of my pocket and I'll know where it is in case i need it.



Cost was like $2.99 at local Ace Hardware...to get the plastic off, I put the key in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes...the plastic did not burn or smoke so don't worry about messing up the kitchen. Took the key out with some vice grips, got a utility knife and gave it two swipes, cutting parallel with the key starting from the bottom and going up towards the top, with the second swipe the whole plastic top came off, no big mess or anything. So there you have it...cheap insurance if you ask me...

 

HILLMAN B106-PH. Got it. THANK YOU!

 

I also had a spare made.

Blank was an Ilco B106P - used for a Saturn Ion. Works great, cost a couple bucks.

Brad

 

There is a key blank number B106 that is all metal and flat (P stands for plastic). Not every hardware store has it. It is a Saturn blank as well and works perfectly and fits flat in your wallet without any alteration or additional work required. The metal head is also full sized and easier to turn.
I got the idea from the CF Thread attached. A lot of good info. is available on the forum.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1801128

 

No wonder i didn't see that post, i searched for Spare Key...dumb!!!

 

 

Thanks for the info.

 

For lazy azzes like me or those whose store does not carry the key, check this site: https://2147318952.monstercommercesi...arch=GO&Page=1

I just ordered a couple.

 

Thanks for the web site, if my hardware store doesn't carry it.

 

Great info

 

What is that other key your calling a FOB key?

 

Can't OnStar open the car for you?

 

The 2008s have a new style fob that has a key that slips inside the fob. The silver head of the fob key is the bottom end cap of the fob.

 

 

Thanks, I'm going to do this.

It's a better idea to keep your spare key in a Hide-A-Key Magnetic holder than in your wallet.

That way you can't lock your wallet and your key in the car.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Went to my local locksmith and for the huge sum of $3.50 bought and had made a spare key. Great suggestion. Thanks for posting it.

 

Did similar thing for my billfold........but got the blank from Chevy dealer for a few bucks and paid the hardware store (that didn't have the blank) $1.75 to cut it.

 

Thanks for the info!

 

Appreciate the input and will be doing this tomorrow for the cars.