help on keys

[sammy]

i messed up and lost the keys to my car . is there a way i can get copys from a dealer and if so how does one go about doing it .thanx for any help you can provide

[ZZZZZR1]

Any Chevy dealer can help you.

Bring your original set and a copy of your registration (just in case).

[sammy]

wish i could bring the original set ,but only had one set and they are gone now , do i have to go out and buy new locks or does ,can the dealer set me up with new keys ?????????????

[A26B]

You will need proof of ownership and the VIN. A Chevrolet dealership can get the VATS key code from your VIN number.

[sammy]

is the vats key code the code for the little pellet on the key or does it include the info to reproduce the whole key . i had previosly got the correct blank keys with the right pellet code for both my zr1s. just hadnt gotten around to getting them copied . i am getting copies made for my 92 tomarrow .i have the correct blank for the 90 but nothing to make a copy from ??/ thanx for the info so far.i guess i will fess up as to where i lost the keys , at one of nevadas finest brothels. guess more than my business went into the hole

[phrogs]

Call the dealer and see if they can still get the key codes.

im not sure if they still have the stuff from back then.

I do have an ignition switch with key if you need one

Id sell if not to hard to get in and swap them then you can get the key cut with the correct pelet for your car with this lock cylinder.

the code has nothing to do with the switch its all in the BCM.

[A26B]

Originally Posted by sammy

is the vats key code the code for the little pellet on the key or does it include the info to reproduce the whole key . i had previosly got the correct blank keys with the right pellet code for both my zr1s. just hadnt gotten around to getting them copied . i am getting copies made for my 92 tomarrow .i have the correct blank for the 90 but nothing to make a copy from ??/ thanx for the info so far.i guess i will fess up as to where i lost the keys , at one of nevadas finest brothels. guess more than my business went into the hole

The resistance of the little pellet in the key is what matters. There are 15 different pellets.

If you already have the correct blanks, you're over the biggest hurdle. The VIN should provide the Dealer with the key cut info.

[sammy]

guys tahnx for all the insight . i guess i am glad i have the right pellet blank. i will try and call the chev dealer in reno tomarrow and will let everyone know what transpired .

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

So....how do you get the blank key with the correct little pellet in the key

Lets say I lost my keys and only have the VIN and TITLE (Registration) to the car. Lets say I have no blank keys with correct pellet

If I present VIN, Registration, Photo ID (Drivers license) to the Dealer.......
A Dealer can get (has on hand) the key blank with the correct pellet from the VIN?
Same goes for Key Cut information?

They will charge you big time to get pellet code. You take your existing key to radio shack and they can tell you the code, you cross reference the ohms to find your number which is between 1-15. You can buy extra blanks for 25 dollars pair then have locksmith cut them for a few bucks as long as you have original set of keys. Otherwise it will easily cost you 200 at dealer.

[John Boothby]

I had my dealer check the resistance of my key (no charge) and I wrote it down for future reference. I also ordered a blank key with correct resistance from MidAmerica or Eckler's. I believe it was about $14. I would suggest this to all who have not done this yet. I was a boy scout many moons ago and still remember the motto: "Be Prepared".