Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

jim larson · 2K+ Club

Who can cut a Key for a 2014 silver ado 1500

dashboard · 2K+ Club

Jim I think this is one of those times when you just need to bite the bullet and do it. I paid $75 to have a spare key cut and programed for my pickup. It’s painful but the dealer option will ensure all the keys features will work, whatever they are.
Do the government math. Have a new one cut for $90 then you’ll surely find the original you misplaced. Then, stay with me now, you’ll have the original key plus the spare that came with the truck, plus the new one you had made, so you’ll have three keys for $90 or $30 each. There, I think I just saved you $60.
Good luck!

-- Edited by dashboard on Tuesday 23rd of September 2014 07:31:05 AM

SShink · 3K+ Club

I like Kevin's government math. He knows how that works.

I paid $75 for a key to be made and programmed for a 2002 Mazda Tribute not that long ago from Ace Hardware. The new style keys aren't cheap.

bowtie · Secretary

I'm not anywhere near close to you, and not worth the time or trip, but I can cut it. I have the correct machine at work. Keys do run about that much, you wouldn't save enough with your Northstar discount to make it worthwhile form me anyway.

keep calling around, most of your larger dealers might have the correct machine. It's a big investment, so smaller dealers are holding off and direct ordering replacements.

The remote programming needs to be done with a proper scan tool. Since you have a missing remote, it's best to erase all known remotes from the truck's system and start new. That way someone can't just push the button until they find the matching vehicle, especially since they would also have a matching key.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

bowtie wrote:
I'm not anywhere near close to you, and not worth the time or trip, but I can cut it. I have the correct machine at work. Keys do run about that much, you wouldn't save enough with your Northstar discount to make it worthwhile form me anyway.

keep calling around, most of your larger dealers might have the correct machine. It's a big investment, so smaller dealers are holding off and direct ordering replacements.

The remote programming needs to be done with a proper scan tool. Since you have a missing remote, it's best to erase all known remotes from the truck's system and start new. That way someone can't just push the button until they find the matching vehicle, especially since they would also have a matching key.

Thanks for the offer Bryan. I may just pick up a spare key to have around. Do you just need the vin or both the vin and a current key to cut a new key? I have been getting along on one key, so I may stay the path of a while.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

dashboard wrote:
Jim I think this is one of those times when you just need to bite the bullet and do it. I paid $75 to have a spare key cut and programed for my pickup. It’s painful but the dealer option will ensure all the keys features will work, whatever they are.
Do the government math. Have a new one cut for $90 then you’ll surely find the original you misplaced. Then, stay with me now, you’ll have the original key plus the spare that came with the truck, plus the new one you had made, so you’ll have three keys for $90 or $30 each. There, I think I just saved you $60.
Good luck!

-- Edited by dashboard on Tuesday 23rd of September 2014 07:31:05 AM

I think I now know why the Marine's, a part of the Navy, have been so far over budget on the F35 platform.

bowtie · Secretary

With the machine, we just need a key to copy, plus the year/make/model to input so it knows what process to take while tracing.

The machine works a lot like a CNC when tracing, then a router when cutting.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

Well I decided to order one from Red Wing Chev, parts guy said about $80. I bought a remote online for $50, so $130 to date.

Now cost to program the new remote X, plus maybe a new uncut Key for $25 plus the cost to cut (quoted $20 yesterday).

I guess you have to get an GM key or the locksmith guys won't cut the key. The aftermarket keys are suppose to ruin the blades in the machine, according to Cory at StellarKeysandRemotes.