Key Coding
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Last time I checked only the dealership could do it and even then I think the dealership just orders you a replacement.
Guy at my classes few years back the key got lost and it took the dealership ordering a new one due to the chip inside.
Now if you are refering to the non chipped keys you can go to any lock smith or key shop they should be able to grind a new one.
Guy at my classes few years back the key got lost and it took the dealership ordering a new one due to the chip inside.
Now if you are refering to the non chipped keys you can go to any lock smith or key shop they should be able to grind a new one.
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From: Long Beach, Ms.
From the Articles/Specs available at the top of the forum;
PATS Key System Programming .: Articles
I buy key blanks from a supplier on E-bay. I have 4 keys to each of my 4 vehicles. 1 for me, 1 for the wife, 1 in the house and 1 with the father-in-law so that he can bring it to me should the need arise. Even if I lose a key I still have 2 at hand so that I can program another. I also have 2 spare blanks in the house for the future should the need arise.
The price for getting all of them ($100 for 10 blanks) is less than what it would cost for a trip to the dealer for the first lost key.
PATS Key System Programming .: Articles
I buy key blanks from a supplier on E-bay. I have 4 keys to each of my 4 vehicles. 1 for me, 1 for the wife, 1 in the house and 1 with the father-in-law so that he can bring it to me should the need arise. Even if I lose a key I still have 2 at hand so that I can program another. I also have 2 spare blanks in the house for the future should the need arise.
The price for getting all of them ($100 for 10 blanks) is less than what it would cost for a trip to the dealer for the first lost key.
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