Getting a replacement key?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Texas
Getting a replacement key?
I am a new C7 owner. I only got one remote with one key. I purchased a GM remote which didn't come with a blank key.
So how do I get a key coded to match my other key? Has anybody gone through this?
Craig
So how do I get a key coded to match my other key? Has anybody gone through this?
Craig
Safety Car
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From: St. Louis Metro East IL
Drive to any Chevy dealer. Have your driver's license, registration, insurance to prove ownership. The parts department can then order the key cut for your VIN. Some large Chevy or Cadillac dealers MAY be able to laser cut keys on site.
You need to do this in person - internet vendors can't perform the security / ownership check.
Ron
You need to do this in person - internet vendors can't perform the security / ownership check.
Ron
Last edited by RonC7; Sep 16, 2019 at 05:28 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Maumelle AR
Drive to any Chevy dealer. Have your driver's license, registration, insurance to prove ownership. The parts department can then order the key cut for your VIN. Some large Chevy or Cadillac dealers MAY be able to laser cut keys on site.
You need to do this in person - internet vendors can't perform the security / ownership check.
Ron
You need to do this in person - internet vendors can't perform the security / ownership check.
Ron
Safety Car
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From: St. Louis Metro East IL
You should be able to add a fob yourself. The fob is not programmed. The car is paired to the fob. The key should have been cut to your VIN. Adding a fob is covered in the manual and a sticky note in the C7 general section.
Ron
Ron
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Texas
I bought a key off of Ebay also.
Can a locksmith cut these keys?
They are laser cut.
So today I went ahead and made a trip to the dealer.
They want $71 for cutting the blank key that GM sells.
He said it would have to be ordered.
Two to three days max delivery.
Not too bad but GEESH.
Cant it be done cheaper?
Craig
Can a locksmith cut these keys?
They are laser cut.
So today I went ahead and made a trip to the dealer.
They want $71 for cutting the blank key that GM sells.
He said it would have to be ordered.
Two to three days max delivery.
Not too bad but GEESH.
Cant it be done cheaper?
Craig
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,841
Likes: 1,856
From: St. Louis Metro East IL
I have one local dealer quote for $53 to order a cut key from the parts depot. I'll probably check with another dealer in the area and choose the less expensive one. But - I'm adding a 3rd fob.
Call around - some dealers discount parts a bit.
Ron
Call around - some dealers discount parts a bit.
Ron
Last edited by RonC7; Sep 17, 2019 at 05:18 PM.
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I found a locksmith shop to cut the key for $35 total (cost of blank and cutting). The blank is the same as a lot of Cadillac models, so most locksmith shops that do auto work will have them in stock.
