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joepeinado · 09-15-2018, 04:51 PM

Decide to get a new key since my 1LE only came with one key when I bought it. I purchased the correct key from amazon and took it to my local dealer to get it cut. The guy at the counter took my key and I told him I had my VIN# so he could cut it correctly. He said that he did not need it...so on he went to cut it. I did not check the key till I got home and turns out that the key was wrongly made...paid 27 bucks for the service. Now I don't even know if they would replace my key (not the remote) for free since it was his **** up AND not mine.

olblue75 · 09-15-2018, 07:28 PM

Not even remotely close!

Hulk · 09-15-2018, 09:03 PM

I would go back to the dealer and talk to them about it. They should replace the blade with one cut correctly in my opinion. I had no idea they could cut a key without the vin.

SharpOldNo7 · 09-16-2018, 01:18 AM

What did he cut it with, a Dremel?

Carpetguy · 09-16-2018, 07:35 AM

Dealer messed up mine on my truck.They had to buy a whole new one for me

joepeinado · 09-18-2018, 10:39 AM

I went back and he cut 3 more keys, all looked the same.
so they got with GM and finally got a code....get this.

still WRONG!

so I told the parts guy that his machine probably needs an adjustment.

The key that was cut with the GM code was close, but not close enough to match my key. They are denying that they need to adjust their machine, and told me that more than likely someone changed out my ignition lock cylinder and the door lock cylinder with a different Chevy key...LOL
I don't even think that is possible and still work?

joepeinado · 09-18-2018, 10:47 AM

Sorry for the crappy pictures,my tablet sucks.

joepeinado · 09-18-2018, 10:50 AM

So how likely is it that they got an ignition lock cylinder with a matching lock cylinder and installed it on mine? Thought that the computer would lock it out...would a lock Smith be a better option now to cut a key?

Also, dealer refused to give me my money back and instead just gave me a replacement blade...bs

shibbs · 09-18-2018, 02:33 PM

Got any local Lexus dealerships? When I worked at Lexus we had a key tracing machine that could trace those super easy. We didn't charge anything for it, either.

Otherwise any locksmith worth a cent will have a sidecut machine, too.

joepeinado · 09-18-2018, 02:59 PM

no Lexus dealership here :(

now that you mention the trace machine, same dealer traced the first cut and it did not make an exact copy, same reason i was telling the parts guy that his machine needed some adjusting.

jrob56 · 09-18-2018, 03:18 PM

I would try a new dealer..

joepeinado · 09-18-2018, 03:31 PM

i will be meeting up with a locksmith today, he would charge me 45 to cut it...i am now officially scared of this lol. Dont want this blank to get messed up. I would need to purchase another one

0-120 · 09-18-2018, 06:14 PM

Good luck.

Glad to know the potential pitfalls in advance of doing this.

09-15-2018, 04:51 PM	#1
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	Dealer cut my new key wrong Decide to get a new key since my 1LE only came with one key when I bought it. I purchased the correct key from amazon and took it to my local dealer to get it cut. The guy at the counter took my key and I told him I had my VIN# so he could cut it correctly. He said that he did not need it...so on he went to cut it. I did not check the key till I got home and turns out that the key was wrongly made...paid 27 bucks for the service. Now I don't even know if they would replace my key (not the remote) for free since it was his **** up AND not mine. Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-15-2018, 07:28 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Not even remotely close! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-15-2018, 09:03 PM	#3
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	I would go back to the dealer and talk to them about it. They should replace the blade with one cut correctly in my opinion. I had no idea they could cut a key without the vin. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

09-18-2018, 10:39 AM	#6
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	I went back and he cut 3 more keys, all looked the same. so they got with GM and finally got a code....get this. still WRONG! so I told the parts guy that his machine probably needs an adjustment. The key that was cut with the GM code was close, but not close enough to match my key. They are denying that they need to adjust their machine, and told me that more than likely someone changed out my ignition lock cylinder and the door lock cylinder with a different Chevy key...LOL I don't even think that is possible and still work? __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-18-2018, 10:47 AM	#7
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	Sorry for the crappy pictures,my tablet sucks. Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-16-2018, 01:18 AM	#4
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	What did he cut it with, a Dremel?

09-16-2018, 07:35 AM	#5
Carpetguy Drives: 2011 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 120	Dealer messed up mine on my truck.They had to buy a whole new one for me

09-18-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	So how likely is it that they got an ignition lock cylinder with a matching lock cylinder and installed it on mine? Thought that the computer would lock it out...would a lock Smith be a better option now to cut a key? Also, dealer refused to give me my money back and instead just gave me a replacement blade...bs __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-18-2018, 02:59 PM	#10
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	no Lexus dealership here :( now that you mention the trace machine, same dealer traced the first cut and it did not make an exact copy, same reason i was telling the parts guy that his machine needed some adjusting. __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-18-2018, 03:18 PM	#11
jrob56 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ 4wd 5.3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 143	I would try a new dealer.. __________________ 2014 Silverado LTZ 5.3 Sold: 95 Taurus SE 00 Z28 A4 06 TBSS 06 GTO M6 02 F150 01 B4C A4 05 GTO M6 02 Z28 M6

09-18-2018, 03:31 PM	#12
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	i will be meeting up with a locksmith today, he would charge me 45 to cut it...i am now officially scared of this lol. Dont want this blank to get messed up. I would need to purchase another one __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

09-18-2018, 06:14 PM	#13
0-120 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: GA Posts: 107 View My Garage	Good luck. Glad to know the potential pitfalls in advance of doing this. __________________ 416HP, 422TQ. Rotofab CAI, Dyno Tuned. ALP's and a V1.