Won't start

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by evildragon

Gah, didn't see these replies in time. I went to Classic Chevrolet in Altamonte Springs Florida.

They took my registration, and my drivers license (and called me by my fathers name, lol), and took the VIN from the registration. Went back with the old key to get the VATSII code from the key, returned the key to me, and made me a new key by whats in their database.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../oldnewkey.jpg

My god, how did the old key even work? They look nearly completely different!

And yes, they charged me $25.99 for the key..

go to the lock smith and get the back up key ...this will prevent alot of hassle should the key get damaged/lost....sometimes the resistor falls out..

[bhw33191]

Well i think i can supply a reason for how the old key worked. Its a little obvious but one reason is the key and the pins in the ignition wore down together but over time, the key wore down faster and it came to a point where they didn't match up. Keys "adapt" to their application so to say. And also there is a little bit of "play" between the depths of the cuts in the key and the height of the pins so this also contributed to how long you were able to last with a key so different from its original specs.

[82CapriceClassic]

wow i think this may be what happened to my car, but the title isnt in my name. its in the guy who i bought it from name i just never bothered to get it notarized and switched over my name..would i be able to just get another key made without the locksmith or dealership?

[caffeineaholic]

Ace Hardware also makes copies of GM keys including these types. If you ever need another copy I'd suggest at least checking there or call in first and make sure that your location does it.

I have never gotten a copy made for those types (although I know my location does it) but I have made copies for door keys before and they have never asked me any questions.