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YOUR RESEARCHNew keys
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Replace "head" and program it
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I paid 450 for 2 keys.....one new one and one needed to be replaced...maybe it was cheaper because I had one key and they only needed to replace the "head" and program it??
Leading evidence: 'Replace "head" and program it' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace "head" and program it' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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I paid 450 for 2 keys.....one new one and one needed to be replaced...maybe it was cheaper because I had one key and they only needed to replace the "head" and program it??
Use keys occasionally...rumor has it if the key is not
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Remember to use both keys occasionally...rumor has it if the key is not used for an extended period of time it will need to be reprogrammed...another scam...LOL
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Replace "head" and program it
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I paid 450 for 2 keys.....one new one and one needed to be replaced...maybe it was cheaper because I had one key and they only needed to replace the "head" and program it??
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
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Suggestion
I paid 450 for 2 keys.....one new one and one needed to be replaced...maybe it was cheaper because I had one key and they only needed to replace the "head" and program it??
Use keys occasionally...rumor has it if the key is not
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Remember to use both keys occasionally...rumor has it if the key is not used for an extended period of time it will need to be reprogrammed...another scam...LOL
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So yesterday I posted my first thread, and I will get some pics, anyway I only have one key, previous owner either lost it or whatever, car is a 99 coupe, contacted local dealer $450.......for a key!!! The car has a compustar system on it, so only need the actual key, does it have a chip in it?? Any advice really appreciated...thx
In the interest of security, the keys are holders for a special chip which the car identifies as either the right chip or the wrong chip. Ye,--nothing cheap about this. Perhaps more dealers will learn to gather up ALL the keys when a car is traded in.
I bought a repo truck in 1990 with 12k miles on it that had been driven from Washington state to Florida, the repo'd and returned to Washington somehow....
I owned it up until I bought the P-car last year (so 17+ years) and put 175k worry free miles... By far the best car (truck) I have ever owned - was in excellent shape when i sold it and the new owner contacts me from time to time to thank me for such a great truck. (and great deal he got)
so it can happen
That's a fair price and about what I paid for a head and blank... you then have to add $80 for a locksmith to cut it (but not just any locksmith can do it) and $55 to get it programmed... If you can get a completely functional key for under $300 that's probably about the best you can do... which is what I did; my one-stop shop (dealer) wanted $350 plus the $55 to program the key...
Rudy
yes, while we program your new key, please insert your $#^*& in this hole.......If you are an average man, things should "finish up" about the same time
HHAAAHAA
I paid 450 for 2 keys.....one new one and one needed to be replaced...maybe it was cheaper because I had one key and they only needed to replace the "head" and program it??
And now one of the keys doesn't work anymore.......so there goes another $....
Remember to use both keys occasionally...rumor has it if the key is not used for an extended period of time it will need to be reprogrammed...another scam...LOL
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