$80+ for a car key? On a Chevy no less?

[BCinSC]

My Mom got a Malibu Maxx and went to have an extra key made. Local hardware store couldn't do it - apparently you can only get at Chevy dealer. $38.59+tax for blank, $40 labor to "program" it. That's ridiculous! My Mercedes key is cheaper than that!

 

[CrackRabbit]

Its the price you pay for the new transponder key security systems, my GFs PT has it, luckly Chrysler allows you to program the keys yourself.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: BCinSC
My Mom got a Malibu Maxx and went to have an extra key made. Local hardware store couldn't do it - apparently you can only get at Chevy dealer. $38.59+tax for blank, $40 labor to "program" it. That's ridiculous! My Mercedes key is cheaper than that!

:music:does it have a chip in it:music:?

 

[sharkeeper]

Gives new meaning to being keyed up the @ss.

Cheers!

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
Gives new meaning to being keyed up the @ss.

Cheers!

:laugh:

 

[BCinSC]

Yes, has chip in it. Guess next car I buy, I'll be sure to negotiate an extra key into the sale price. At this rate, I'll need the loan to help cover the cost.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: BCinSC
My Mom got a Malibu Maxx and went to have an extra key made. Local hardware store couldn't do it - apparently you can only get at Chevy dealer. $38.59+tax for blank, $40 labor to "program" it. That's ridiculous! My Mercedes key is cheaper than that!

I find it hard to believe that Mercedes is cheaper - what do they charge?

 

[Albis]

if you own a mercedes, you do not need to worry about getting a loan to cover an extra key

 

[Ornery]

Went through the same crap when I needed my Remote Keyless Entry Reprogrammed. After I finally got instructions on how to do it, it was a two minute task! :|

That's the exact kind of stuff that should be included in the owner's manual.

 

[EngenZerO]

uhhh, lexus replacement keys are up in the 300 range.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: EngenZerO
uhhh, lexus replacement keys are up in the 300 range.

is a malibu maxx a lexus?

 

[BCinSC]

My point exactly! It's a Chevy. A $17K Chevy, not a $40K+ Lexus.

 

[ActuaryTm]

At $80, would hope it turns me on, as well as the car.

 

[brtspears2]

Did the car come with 2 sets of keys? Why not just use one set, keep other set somewhere safe?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Replacement keys for my wife's Maxima are $125.

 

[NascarFool]

Does that key have a resistor in it or a programmable chip ? I have an Iroc-Z that has the resistor. The ignition cylinder was $65 and the key was $35. I installed them. The new cylinder came with a plain key and the dealer measured the resistance of the old key. It came up as a VAT13 key (keys were from VAT1 to VAT15). I didn't get a spare made. Hopefully I won't lose this key.

 

[sharkeeper]

Do those GM cars still have that "SECURITY" light that comes on meaning you cannot shut off the engine or you won't be able to start? I had a 88 TA that had that and I removed that "feature" because it was not trustworthy.

Cheers!

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Albis
if you own a mercedes, you do not need to worry about getting a loan to cover an extra key

he means his 25 yr old mercedes. keys can be copied at local Home Depot for $2.00

 

[nakedfrog]

Why is that I doubt the chip actually costs that much, or that it's that labor-intensive to program it?

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: EngenZerO
uhhh, lexus replacement keys are up in the 300 range.

is a malibu maxx a lexus?

is $80 = $300?

 

[Ryan]

Where did all of your keys go? IIRC, I received three sets of keys when I bought my new car, AND a valet key.........

 

[BCinSC]

Just came with 2 keys and still have both (it's only been about 3 months). Mom just likes to have an extra spare. And Benz is 2002.

 

[dartworth]

did you look for blanks on ebay?

 

[nsafreak]

Just an FYI concerning these keys. I used to work in retail & made keys as part of my job so I know a bit about these keys. You can have copies made of them they just will not start the car. They will open the doors & trunk but that's it. So it's a great spare key if you just happen to lock your keys inside the car.

 

[SynthDude2001]

I paid about $38 to have a spare ignition key made for my car ('94 Bonneville SSEi), and it has a chip in it.