1999 pontiac montana lost keys please help!

[pedro702lv]

hi guys im getting a 1999 pontiac montana minivan and the keys are lost there are no keys at all what should i do what would be the cheapest solution for this thanks for any help i called lock smith and they want over 200$ its a transpoder key ? i have no idea what that is is there any way arouund this expensive transponder key

[Mickey#1]

Pontiac dealer should be able to make a new set from the VIN. Give them a call & see what it will cost.

[pedro702lv]

ok il try that thanks for your reply so whats this transponder key cant i program it my self if i take the door lock out and have a key made ?

[big dave]

A transponder key has a small computer chip in it for security. The dealer is probably the best way to go.

[merc81]

The dealer is going to charge you $150 per key for this 'service'. You can buy the keys on ebay; you send them your VIN code and they ship you a key that will work on the transponder. The ebay sellers do not cut the metal part of the key however and in your case tha'ts going to be a problem.

Given that you own a good key already, you buy the right transponder blank from the ebay sellers and then take it to your local walmart to have it cut to match the one you own. Without the orginal, you have to get a dealer to cut the key based on the vin number--unless you know a guy in the shop, you will have to buy a transponder key.

Just add this cost into your purchase price if you are thinking of buying the van...