Chip Key
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Car: 1990 RS, 2002 Chev Silverado
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Chip Key
The locksmith told me my 1990 Camaro ignition key is chipped. Is this easy to override. He says he needs to pull the key code off the car before he can make me a new chipped key. I didn't know anything about this until hey told me. I new there was a small piece on the body of the ignition key but that was it. Any help appreciated. Cost? Pulling code? etc. Thanks
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From: Ontario, California
Car: 1992 Z28
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Chip Key
If you have your original key then they can use it to find which chip you need. If you dont have the original key then yes they will need to test the car with each and every chip to find out which one is correct
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From: Davison, MI
Car: 89 Camaro
Engine: Dart SHP 400-Holley Terminator EFI
Transmission: Tremec T56 Magnum F
Axle/Gears: Strange S60 3.55:1
Re: Chip Key
A good locksmith, with the proper tools, can read the resistance of either of your two keys and give you a duplicate of that. If he's confused about it I'd find a different locksmith.
Here's a do it yourself guide to determining which VATS key code you have.
http://www.vatskey.com/
Here's a do it yourself guide to determining which VATS key code you have.
http://www.vatskey.com/
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Car: Resto-Mod 1987 IROC-Z Clone
Engine: Alky fed L92 Vortec Twin-Turbo 6.8L
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Re: Chip Key
Many people back in the 1980s and 90s would eliminate the resistance reading from the key lock cylinder...
Once the key resistance has been identified; cut the two thin wires that go to the cylinder, and connect the resistor across the two wires.
You can now use a standard key (with no resistor) and avoid the problematic lock cylinder that often does not see the key resistance.
Once the key resistance has been identified; cut the two thin wires that go to the cylinder, and connect the resistor across the two wires.
You can now use a standard key (with no resistor) and avoid the problematic lock cylinder that often does not see the key resistance.
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From: Hamilton, NJ
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 383 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 3000 stall non-lockup
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt Rear 3.73
Re: Chip Key
You can go to gm dealership with your vin and they can get you the right key, or do it the cheap way and just read the resistance with a multimeter which is what I did.
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Re: Chip Key
If any of you guys go to a GM dealer parts counter for keys...
-A new key may be traced from your existing key... very easy.
If you do not have any keys to your vehicle; lost or whatever...
-The owner of the vehicle must be at the GM dealer at that time.
-You will need a title or proof of ownership in the same name as the owner of the vehicle.
-You will need a USA based drivers license or other form of legal photo ID in the same name as the owner.
-Lastly if you are paying with a credit card, the name must also match the name of the owner.
-A new key may be traced from your existing key... very easy.
If you do not have any keys to your vehicle; lost or whatever...
-The owner of the vehicle must be at the GM dealer at that time.
-You will need a title or proof of ownership in the same name as the owner of the vehicle.
-You will need a USA based drivers license or other form of legal photo ID in the same name as the owner.
-Lastly if you are paying with a credit card, the name must also match the name of the owner.
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