Key programming question
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Key programming question
The dealer quoted me $25 for the key and $65 to program it. Most Locksmiths now have the ability to cut the key and program it. Shop around, and you could probably find a cheaper price for the programing.
Get a 3rd key cut, and you can program it yourself once you get the second one programmed.
Get a 3rd key cut, and you can program it yourself once you get the second one programmed.
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You can prgram your keys yourself as long as you have one with the codes. You put the original in the ingnition and then you have like 3 seconds to put the new one in. And it will program it. My husband has done 3 of our keys. $20.00 each plus the programing!!!!! Was enough for him to YELL!!! E-mail me at pegasus6@swbell.net and I will have him tell you excatly how to it. (He is a mechanic ) saves a few dollars.
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From: Bronx, New York
Originally posted by expymom97
You can prgram your keys yourself as long as you have one with the codes. You put the original in the ingnition and then you have like 3 seconds to put the new one in. And it will program it. My husband has done 3 of our keys. $20.00 each plus the programing!!!!! Was enough for him to YELL!!! E-mail me at pegasus6@swbell.net and I will have him tell you excatly how to it. (He is a mechanic ) saves a few dollars.
Laura
You can prgram your keys yourself as long as you have one with the codes. You put the original in the ingnition and then you have like 3 seconds to put the new one in. And it will program it. My husband has done 3 of our keys. $20.00 each plus the programing!!!!! Was enough for him to YELL!!! E-mail me at pegasus6@swbell.net and I will have him tell you excatly how to it. (He is a mechanic ) saves a few dollars.
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From: Chippewa Falls, WI
Originally posted by Luzer27
98 and up I believe requires 2 keys this was to counter the valet or anyone who had access to copying your key from programming it.
98 and up I believe requires 2 keys this was to counter the valet or anyone who had access to copying your key from programming it.
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97 & 98 models have PATS I, which you only need one key to program another.
99+ modles have PATS II, which you need 2 keys to program a third. Otherwise, you need the computer to program a first or second key.
99+ modles have PATS II, which you need 2 keys to program a third. Otherwise, you need the computer to program a first or second key.
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