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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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Changing ignition cylinder quick question

To cut to the chase, keys got stolen. Got all new locks etc, everythings good there. Not im going to throw in the new cylinder, before I do I want to know the easiest way to get a key made. They include an OEM key that is a blank ready to cut. Id rather not have a locksmith out as they are expensive. Is there a code that comes in the kit that references how it should be cut? Who can cut it? I doubt depot or ace can cut a key for my ignition without having one to copy. Thanks guys!
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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I have another option, when my keys got stolen, I was about 130 miles away from where I live. No way is somebody going to track me down. I could use the original in the car already and have a key made up for it. Whats the cheapest route there? What do I need to go through a dealer etc. Also, whats up with this keylessrides.com. They say they would need to know my "resistance" to cut me a key. What do you guys think? Thanks.

car is a 92 formula 305 tpi 5 speed
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 06:50 PM
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Re: Changing ignition cylinder quick question

Was researching more, if I were to bypass vats I could go with any cylinder. Then, with the code that comes with the cylinder I could have the key cut. Where would I take the code and blank key to have it cut?
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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Re: Changing ignition cylinder quick question

Resolved my own issue, just bought another used cylinder that comes with the original key. Fixed
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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Re: Changing ignition cylinder quick question

it will work as long as the key is the same resistance as your original
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Re: Changing ignition cylinder quick question

disabled vats.
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Re: Changing ignition cylinder quick question

I was having issues with it anyways, spliced the two wires together and installed a switch so no one can steal my car if for some reason I do lose my key again
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 12:10 AM
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Worked perfectly, thanks guys.
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