Lost Key - options

[pagey]

Ok, lost my key @ a shopping centre & getting an idea of the options if it doesn't turn up.


Can the dealer supply a new key given the vehicle particulars and proof of ownership?
If not, Can it be sorted without moving the vehicle?


Had a quick seach and got a few different answers..

Ta

[Mungrel]

Dealership should be able to give you the key code after proof of ownership has been given.

Depending on the car, i dare say it'll need to be taken to the dealership though for the remote to coded

[pagey]

Car is VY SS ute

[BigAl83]

I had new keys made for my VU with just the security card. Might be worth a try.
This could be because I'm friends with a locksmith though.

[seldo]

I found myself in a similar situation a while back and was told by the dealer that I had to quick-lift the car to a dealer to have new key done. They can cut new key to key-code but need the car to encode the anti-theft whizzo...

[BigAl83]

I found myself in a similar situation a while back and was told by the dealer that I had to quick-lift the car to a dealer to have new key done. They can cut new key to key-code but need the car to encode the anti-theft whizzo...
I think this is :bs: Like I said a friend did mine without getting within cooee of the car, may not be 100% legal though, not sure. I'd at least have a chat to a couple of locksmiths before towing the car.

[pagey]

I found myself in a similar situation a while back and was told by the dealer that I had to quick-lift the car to a dealer to have new key done. They can cut new key to key-code but need the car to encode the anti-theft whizzo...

hehe just finished reading your escapade before mate :)

[seldo]

I think this is BS. Like I said a friend did mine without getting within cooee of the car, may not be 100% legal though, not sure. I'd at least have a chat to a couple of locksmiths before towing the car.
Call it BS if you like,. If you still have the old key, you can cut the new key blade, no problem, but I'm fairly sure you still need to connect the car to a Tech2 to encode the new head. I know I had to ...
A friend of my sister's, aunt's, cousin managed to get away without towing the car too, but I actually had to...

[whitels1ss]

I had 5 sets of Commodore keys stolen 3 weeks ago with a break in at the car yard and called a good mobile locksmith out who has all the tools including the correct scanners, He came out to the car yard and cut them trade for us for $110 each inc GST.
As I said before he had the correct scan tool to program the keys into the cars and that was a trade price.
Might to check yellow pages and call a few locksmiths in your area.
Cheers. :)

[vecommo]

If a new set of keys is made, will the car and keys be programmed with a new security code or would they just use the original one? If it's the latter then I wouldn't be too comfortable knowing that someone out there has the keys which could still start the car. Personally I'd be changing both the code and all the lock barrels just for peace of mind.

[whitels1ss]

If a new set of keys is made, will the car and keys be programmed with a new security code or would they just use the original one? If it's the latter then I wouldn't be too comfortable knowing that someone out there has the keys which could still start the car. Personally I'd be changing both the code and all the lock barrels just for peace of mind.

Yes correct as far as I understand it. It goes down to how much you want to spend I guess.
Recoding the barrells obviously adds up in price. If he lost the key and did not have anything on the key to give his address or details of the car I don't think that he would have much to worry about.
Most people who find keys would not try and find the car and steal it, I reckon you would have to be pretty unlucky.
Cheers :)

[ova400]

I really wouldn't like leaving a car where you know you have left the keys, if their was a dodgy cleaner who happened to find them and was half aware they could easily just try to see if they match the lone commodore in the carpark and drive it away - its unlikely but I dont know if i could just walk away and leave it overnight.

Anyhow i dont have any ideas on the key itself, hopefully nothing like the above ends up though.

[KGBOSS]

Put an aftermarket alarm in it and get a new key (same code) and it should be okay.

[pagey]

all good.. got a locksmith that opened it onsite, plugged into the computer and uploaded to a new key.. bobs ur uncle.

Total damage $240.00 - so $90 more than a std key cut from Holden.. pretty good really.

[VX2VESS]

all good.. got a locksmith that opened it onsite, plugged into the computer and uploaded to a new key.. bobs ur uncle.

Total damage $240.00 - so $90 more than a std key cut from Holden.. pretty good really.

good for that service!

ps $90 more than holden and $150 more than minit.

[Devil CV8]

but the big question? did you get a spare done at the same time? (just the way it reads, can't determine if you had one or two keys)

[pagey]

hehe no.. what are the odds of loosing my key? :rofl:

Will get one done through a cheaper place :)

One interesting thing tho.. mo proof of owbership needed.. just pointed to a var in the car park and asked them to cut me a key.

Maybe I should have picked teh new VE GTS in the carpark instead....

[macca33]

hehe no.. what are the odds of loosing my key? :rofl:

Will get one done through a cheaper place :)

One interesting thing tho.. mo proof of owbership needed.. just pointed to a var in the car park and asked them to cut me a key.

Maybe I should have picked teh new VE GTS in the carpark instead....
Hmm, and that shows how even late model Commodores can be pinched by professionals - very easily. I think it is great that locksmiths and Mr Minit can provide a convenient service to people, however, it certainly provides good opportunity to crooks.

At the very least, the locksmith ought to obtain all of your details from a driver licence, or similar and maintain a log.

Worked out well in the end for you though Pagey.

Cheers,

Macca

[VX2VESS]

all they need to do is buy the machine or steal it from a lockie

[seldo]

Glad you got it sorted Pagey. It's a pain in the bum isn't it! Having learned my lesson I had a spare done at the same time.... :teach: