Ignition Key

[ScottLewis]

Not a unique, nor a first for the topic. Recently I misplaced my truck keys and after several days searching, I called the dealer to price having a new key made. Because I had only one key, they quoted me nearly $300!!! For a single key! I nearly went into shock but decided to make an even more careful search.
I did finally find my keys and decided I wouldn't let that happen again. I bought 2 matching key blanks from Amazon for about $15 and called a locksmith about cutting the blanks. He proceeded to chastise me for buying them online but finally agreed to cut them for me. Today I went to the link provided by the key seller which gave directions for programming the keys. The first went smoothly. The second didn't work at first but was successful the second. Both function perfectly.

I now have 2 spare keys that appear to be exact copies of my original that cost me about $20. What a deal!

 

[bighammer]

I didn't want to get into that kind of spot and bought an extra on eBay and had my hardware store cut it.

 

[RDThompson]

Do your unlock and lock buttons work? I did the same and my replacement key will start and run the truck but the fob won't open or lock the doors.

 

[bighammer]

Do your unlock and lock buttons work? I did the same and my replacement key will start and run the truck but the fob won't open or lock the doors.

I rarely lock (or remove key) so I went out to the garage and checked. Yup, works fine. Both lock and unlock when I push the fob or door panel buttons.

 

[RDThompson]

I must have gotten stuck with bad or incorrect transmitters.

 

[xcc_rider]

Did the same thing but got 2 for $10 off fleabay.
Program instructions were not exactly accurate but I got them both programmed and they work perfectly.
I figure I'll keep testing them until I'm comfortable enough that they're reliable.