I have a car with 300,000 miles are the key is worn down it is hard to start the car. I tried to copy it but did not work. Need a key that matches the original. Should I call a locksmith to get that?
2007-01-10 23:45:01 · 10 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it has the orginal ignition switch the dealer could code cut a key from the VIN.
On some vehicles its very easy to replace the entire switch . It will come with new keys.
Don't have a clue of what kind of vehicle you have.
2007-01-10 23:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. If it's an older style car than yes you can have a locksmith make one. If however it's a newer one with a chip in the key then you will need to go to the dealer and get a new key made and coded to your car's system. I know because my father owns a `99 Mercury Grand Marquis and my mom wanted a second key made so she could use it too and that's what they needed to do.
2007-01-11 05:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This just happened to me last night. Never noticed it was so worn down on my 1992 Corolla All Trac. Was able to go home and get a never before used key that came with the car when I bought it. The teeth were actually sharp compared to the smooth old key that no longer had any deciphering ridges and couldn't move once in the ignition. Also was given a numeric key code by dealer if ever I needed a dealer made key. It was still on the original key chain. Car starts fine now. 266xxx miles on it.
2015-07-28 18:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Maria H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a car that young - yes - get to a locksmith - they will have a book that can take the VIN number and make a key from -
if not - a dealer for that car!
best of luck
2007-01-10 23:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bring the car to the dealer. They can lookup the Vehicle Identification number (VIN). With this information they can make an original new key.
This will cost you more than getting copy of an old key, but sometimes with an old car, you got to do what you got to do.
2007-01-11 00:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.
Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.
2014-09-25 08:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good locksmith can take care of that. Note; a car with that many miles may need a new lock cylinder.
2007-01-10 23:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 02:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by bliss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, all these years you had the car and you never ever had a duplicate key made? I was going to say, use the other duplicate keys!
2007-01-10 23:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you won't be able to make a good match if it's that worn. you'll have to replace the ignition switch. it'll come with a new key.
2007-01-10 23:50:58 · answer #10 · answered by pnybt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋