Spare Key $48.00 plus tax from GM Dealer,Are You Kidding Me?
01-07-2012, 10:13 AM
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Melting Slicks
Chrysler was a rip when I replaced a key with a chip.
01-07-2012, 10:34 AM
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I went to locksmith in Katy,TX and they cut me a key for around $6 to $8. It's the black plastic key that looks just like my factory key, it does not have the CHEVY logo.
01-07-2012, 10:38 AM
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Burning Brakes
Maybe the shops will have one of these:
Curtis B-106
Ilco P1115
Ilco EZ B106
Jet B109
JMA GM-37
Strattec 599487
They are the same, just different companies making them.
Curtis B-106
Ilco P1115
Ilco EZ B106
Jet B109
JMA GM-37
Strattec 599487
They are the same, just different companies making them.
01-07-2012, 11:08 AM
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2009 C6:
Tried all the local hardware stores, no one had a B106 or any blank that matched our fob key. Finally found a locksmith with a B106, he cut the key and it didn't begin to work, wouldn't even go in the cylinder properly.
Got p!ssed and ordered the genuine GM fob blank from Fichtners with my next batch of parts, not $48 but more than a hardware store blank. Dealer cut if for free, now hidden outside my car.
A major PITA for what should be a simple purchase.
Tried all the local hardware stores, no one had a B106 or any blank that matched our fob key. Finally found a locksmith with a B106, he cut the key and it didn't begin to work, wouldn't even go in the cylinder properly.
Got p!ssed and ordered the genuine GM fob blank from Fichtners with my next batch of parts, not $48 but more than a hardware store blank. Dealer cut if for free, now hidden outside my car.
A major PITA for what should be a simple purchase.
I should have specified my car is a 09 C6
Perhaps 09 and up requires the GM key and wont work with a B106 blank?
Anyone able to get a duplicate made with a blank for a 09 and up?
Does the 08 and below have the same type FOB a 09 has where the key slides up inside the FOB?
Bert
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01-07-2012, 11:35 AM
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Le Mans Master
A few years ago , I bought a saturn blank and had it cut to my vette key. The saturn key is nice and flat(like the old normal keys) and fits inside my wallet.
01-07-2012, 11:36 AM
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01-07-2012, 12:24 PM
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I just had to buy a key for a RX Lexus. $140.00 for the key and $45 to have it cut.
01-07-2012, 12:42 PM
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Race Director
PITA is correct
I should have specified my car is a 09 C6
Perhaps 09 and up requires the GM key and wont work with a B106 blank?
Anyone able to get a duplicate made with a blank for a 09 and up?
Does the 08 and below have the same type FOB a 09 has where the key slides up inside the FOB?
Bert
Roll Damn Tide!
I should have specified my car is a 09 C6
Perhaps 09 and up requires the GM key and wont work with a B106 blank?
Anyone able to get a duplicate made with a blank for a 09 and up?
Does the 08 and below have the same type FOB a 09 has where the key slides up inside the FOB?
Bert
Roll Damn Tide!
$1.89 each at Walmart!!!
Bob
01-07-2012, 12:53 PM
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Team Owner
PITA is correct
I should have specified my car is a 09 C6
Perhaps 09 and up requires the GM key and wont work with a B106 blank?
Anyone able to get a duplicate made with a blank for a 09 and up?
Does the 08 and below have the same type FOB a 09 has where the key slides up inside the FOB?
Bert
Roll Damn Tide!
I should have specified my car is a 09 C6
Perhaps 09 and up requires the GM key and wont work with a B106 blank?
Anyone able to get a duplicate made with a blank for a 09 and up?
Does the 08 and below have the same type FOB a 09 has where the key slides up inside the FOB?
Bert
Roll Damn Tide!
01-07-2012, 01:11 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
01-07-2012, 05:45 PM
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01-07-2012, 10:40 PM
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I usually try to avoid the dealership when buying small generic type parts. The last couple of times I went in they needed my VIN before they could look up anything. My question is why does the Parts Dept need my VIN before they look up a part. Thanks...
01-07-2012, 10:52 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
Your VIN will tell them if the car was made before or after some mid-year production changes. More importantly, they can look up and see what options are on your car; magnetic ride suspension also gives different brakes, etc. Helps them to order the right parts for you.
01-07-2012, 10:57 PM
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The only reason I went to the dealer was because I had already been several other places. Hardware store, Lowes, Wal Mart, and I was near the dealer after leaving Lowes. I figured the dealer would be expensive but never dreamed that expensive.
I will try the local locksmith shop next week and see if they can help me out.
Thanks again.
Bert
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I will try the local locksmith shop next week and see if they can help me out.
Thanks again.
Bert
Roll Tide!