Key Help

[KevinSmith812]

Sorry for the redundant post but I am about to get 3 new keys cut and need to know if my 2001 key needs a dealer or special locksmith (laser cut?) or is it a normal cut? Thanks!

 

[mizzle415]

Sorry for the redundant post but I am about to get 3 new keys cut and need to know if my 2001 key needs a dealer or special locksmith (laser cut?) or is it a normal cut? Thanks!

Your key is pretty old...I recently had a 2002 key copied and it didn't go well.
Took many tries before one would work, then a week later none of the keys worked.
I would suggest getting your keys cut at the dealer using the original VIN code. It only costs $11 for the cut, bring your DL and your pink for proof. At that price you might as well have all three cut there too.

 

[n55luvr]

FWIW, I had 2 keys cut at Lowes. 1 where they cloned the chip for $70 and another where they just cut a dummy key for maybe $5 or less. Both work perfectly.

If your keys are super worn tho you may run into issues.

 

[KevinSmith812]

My dealer just told me he does not like making keys for older models from VIN. Says the key and cylinder wear the same.