It has a little black security nub thingy on it, so I can't just go to get it copied at walmart. The dealer I called said it would be $45 to get a copy from him, and that seems way too much to me. Does anyone know how I can get another ignition key without spending so much?
2007-04-05 09:27:27 · 8 answers · asked by sheriwx 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Call around to local locksmiths. What you have is called a VATS key; it's not a computer chip, it's just a little resistor pellet. There are a limited number of resistor values that are used for these keys, so a locksmith should be able to have a replacement blank on hand and can cut you a new key. He'll be able to measure the resistance on the old key's resistor and find an exact duplicate. Nothing needs to be programmed; once you have a key with the right value resistor pellet that's cut correctly, it will work in your car.
2007-04-05 10:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by KaeZoo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the car is in a safe place leave it there save the money for the towand get all your information and get a ride to the dealer. They can most likely cut you another key off of the VIN#, however it may be rather pricey depending on the car I would say between $75-$200. I had to have one cut for my 2000 Nissan Maxima and it was like $175 for one.
2016-05-18 00:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dealership - most likely your key has a computer chip in it that must be programmed to your car's ignition. If you think $45 is a lot for a key, the keys for my car are $170 each.
2007-04-05 09:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Buick dealership
2007-04-05 09:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by serndip80 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Best thing to do would be go to the dealer...it must cost so much for a reason dont you think? good luck
2007-04-05 09:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Franky 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, I heard that only the dealer could do that for you.
2007-04-05 09:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dealor couldn't help me
2014-11-17 18:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by danielle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a qualified locksmith can get these for you and normally for less than the dealer can get it for you,.
2007-04-05 09:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋