Lost Keys - Where to get replacements?
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Lost Keys - Where to get replacements?
My keys and my spares have been missing forever. I have no clue how its possible to lose both. -Sigh-
How do I go about getting replacements? Can I call Pontiac or go to a dealership or what?
Thanks for your help!
Bill
How do I go about getting replacements? Can I call Pontiac or go to a dealership or what?
Thanks for your help!
Bill
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Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
The dealer can cut you new keys from your VIN as long as the ignition hasn't been changed at some time over the car's life.
If that doesn't work you'll need to have the ignition removed and either have the tumblers changed to match, or install a whole new ignition with new keys.
If that doesn't work you'll need to have the ignition removed and either have the tumblers changed to match, or install a whole new ignition with new keys.
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Jim,
Thanks! I had them make me a replacement set once from my originals, it cost almost $50! Freakin VATS!
I wonder if they'll tack on an extra charge for having to look it up in the computer.
Sincerely,
Bill
Thanks! I had them make me a replacement set once from my originals, it cost almost $50! Freakin VATS!
I wonder if they'll tack on an extra charge for having to look it up in the computer.
Sincerely,
Bill
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Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
Engine: 4.3L Z TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"
the dealer here says they cant do it for anything over about 10-12 years of age, i dont know if they are just lazy or dont have the resources or what
hmm
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From: Readsboro, VT
Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
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Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
Unless GM discarded older VIN info (not likely), they're just lazy. I had a key made for my 86 from the VIN.
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Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 liters of fury.
Transmission: Auto
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I had no keys for my 87 because it was a stolen recovery. I just swapped out the ignition so I could start it, but I still don't have a door key. Can I go to the dealer with the VIN and have them make me a new door key? Luckily, VATS wasn't around yet, so I could at least make it run. Thanks
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