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Secret237 · 02-16-2019, 03:07 PM

2015 Camaro

I decided that I don’t care for GMs key fix (the key recall)
I’ll decide for myself if hitting the key while it’s in the ignition is a problem or not, so I undid the recalled key.
I decided not to remove the metal key out of the plastic part of the recalled key.
I was able to buy two key blanks off of Amazon, about $5.00 each.
I found that ACE Hardware can cut these keys and there is no laser involved in cutting them as some have suggested.
The guy at ACE said that sometimes getting these blanks off of Amazon roll pin holes don’t exactly line up but mine were fine.
I had both keys cut, but they messed up one, however they only charged me for one, $20.00. It takes a little longer to cut these keys so that’s why it costs more.
I also got some Stainless-Steel roll pins, 1/16” (.0625”) in dia. x .25” long. Then, after I got home, I thought, hey, these might be metric, so that would be 1.5mm (.0591”) in dia. X 6mm (.2362”) or 7mm (.275”) or even 8mm (.315”) long.
I used the Inch pins, they went in a little hard, it was a little bit of a pain to get them into the key fob but I got them in so I really don’t know if they are metric or not, if they are then I would go with 1.5mm x 7mm or 8mm if I couldn’t find 7mm long. 8mm long would be the max. length.
That’s it, key recall undone.

CH.CRAFT · 02-17-2019, 07:28 PM

I BOUGHT TWO SWITCHBLADE KEYS CUT AND READY TO INSTALL WITH TWO CORRECT ROLL PINS ON EBAY FOR $39.90. YOU EMAIL A PICTURE OF YOUR ORIGINAL KEY TO THEM TO CUT THE NEW KEY. VERY SIMPLE.

rvnmaniac · 02-18-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CH.CRAFT

I BOUGHT TWO SWITCHBLADE KEYS CUT AND READY TO INSTALL WITH TWO CORRECT ROLL PINS ON EBAY FOR $39.90. YOU EMAIL A PICTURE OF YOUR ORIGINAL KEY TO THEM TO CUT THE NEW KEY. VERY SIMPLE.

Sounds great any further info??

CH.CRAFT · 02-18-2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rvnmaniac

Sounds great any further info??

1MIDATLANTICLOCKSMITH IS THE VENDOR IF THAT IS THE INFO YOU NEED.
ALL FOUR KEYS WORK PERFECT NOW.

rvnmaniac · 02-19-2019, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CH.CRAFT

1MIDATLANTICLOCKSMITH IS THE VENDOR IF THAT IS THE INFO YOU NEED.
ALL FOUR KEYS WORK PERFECT NOW.

OKAY THANK YOU.....

PeteD · 02-21-2019, 08:39 PM

Would it have not just been easier to order a whole new switchblade off of Amazon for like $12 and get cut? Then program it?

02-16-2019, 03:07 PM	#1
Secret237 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: 97078 Posts: 3	Key recall undo 2015 Camaro I decided that I don’t care for GMs key fix (the key recall) I’ll decide for myself if hitting the key while it’s in the ignition is a problem or not, so I undid the recalled key. I decided not to remove the metal key out of the plastic part of the recalled key. I was able to buy two key blanks off of Amazon, about $5.00 each. I found that ACE Hardware can cut these keys and there is no laser involved in cutting them as some have suggested. The guy at ACE said that sometimes getting these blanks off of Amazon roll pin holes don’t exactly line up but mine were fine. I had both keys cut, but they messed up one, however they only charged me for one, $20.00. It takes a little longer to cut these keys so that’s why it costs more. I also got some Stainless-Steel roll pins, 1/16” (.0625”) in dia. x .25” long. Then, after I got home, I thought, hey, these might be metric, so that would be 1.5mm (.0591”) in dia. X 6mm (.2362”) or 7mm (.275”) or even 8mm (.315”) long. I used the Inch pins, they went in a little hard, it was a little bit of a pain to get them into the key fob but I got them in so I really don’t know if they are metric or not, if they are then I would go with 1.5mm x 7mm or 8mm if I couldn’t find 7mm long. 8mm long would be the max. length. That’s it, key recall undone.

02-17-2019, 07:28 PM	#2
CH.CRAFT Drives: 2018 HOT WHEELS SS 6 SPEED COUPE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: GROSSE TETE, LA.(SOUTH LA.) Posts: 76 View My Garage	I BOUGHT TWO SWITCHBLADE KEYS CUT AND READY TO INSTALL WITH TWO CORRECT ROLL PINS ON EBAY FOR $39.90. YOU EMAIL A PICTURE OF YOUR ORIGINAL KEY TO THEM TO CUT THE NEW KEY. VERY SIMPLE. __________________ 2017 QUICK 16 TRACK CHAMPION STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY RACE TRACK CHAPLAIN FOR 30+ YRS

02-21-2019, 08:39 PM	#6
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	Would it have not just been easier to order a whole new switchblade off of Amazon for like $12 and get cut? Then program it? __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w Last edited by PeteD; 02-23-2019 at 11:19 PM.