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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: DangerJoe on July 17, 2012, 11:11:49 AM
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I lost my key and want to just get a new one made, GM said they could make me a key for 8 bucks if i get the key code, some people are saying its on the lock barrel on the passenger side, some say drivers side, this is a US car, how many digits is the code? what should i be looking for?? thanks!
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luckily the key code was on the passenger side lock, two nuts and a clip to remove it, simple, took it to chevy and they cut it for 3.50
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i got mine off my vin for my sidekick. was at suzuki and got the code and a nice new key blank (with the black grip with suzuki embosed) then just had to take the code to get it cut (dealer didnt have the machine) had a gm dealer cut it no problem.
factory key i had from when i got the truck was pretty worn out so a copy wouldnt have been good enough
i think the key blank cost me 8 bucks cnd. cutting was nothing.
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factory key i had from when i got the truck was pretty worn out so a copy wouldnt have been good enough
Just so you're aware of it - it's not just the key that wears, the tumblers in the lock also wear with usage - I have a factory key that has only been used to make copies, and copies made from that key now have to be deliberatly "over cut" for them to work.
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yes, but tumblers wear larger, the key wears smaller. with a new key cut to proper spec it would get it closer to stock. i know i need to pull my ignition out and get it rebuilt because of wear. but the new key lasted for 3 years on the old tumblers.
truck has 375,000km on it so i expect wear and tear on the small stuff.
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Just go to the wrecking yard & find the door locks from several newer cars & remove the wafers... pull you old ignition & replace with the matching wafers......... youl have a good working ignition again.