Replacement Keys

[Flat_White]

When i got my 04 VYII S, it had only 1key, no spare key and no glove box key


does anyone know how much it costs to get another key cut, and a new glove box key?

[CANYONERO]

my vy only got one key, cost me $120 for new key cut, the key head and programmed.

[Flat_White]

sweet but is it possible to get a new glovebox key done, if you dont have the actual key??

[CANYONERO]

not sure, i dont have a glovebox key either. see your local holden dealer, the'll be able to supply one, you might be able via a locksmith if you have a code.(from your holden dealer)

[Flat_White]

ok cool, has anyone done this before?

[Deltak]

sweet but is it possible to get a new glovebox key done, if you dont have the actual key??

Hi,
In the papers you should have got was a card that had the key numbers and PIN numbers for the car.

If you don't have them , take your rego papers to a holden dealer and they can print out all the relavent numbers. I was able to get a glove box key this way.

You may have to pay for the radio PIN no, though.

Hope this helps.

Deltak

[CANYONERO]

i know a holden dealer that charges for the radio codes through service dept, the trick is - try to get it through parts dept. most of the time they will just give it to you.

[Flat_White]

i have all the papers with the key numbers...

how much am i looking for a new main key to be cut... and a glovebox key?

[Philthy]

I paid around $100 for a 2-button one to be cut and programmed by a locksmith. Holden wanted $20 more

[Flat_White]

ok cool, was it the genuine key aswell?

[Philthy]

Well it has the holden symbol on it, not sure if it is genuine holden or not.
I went into holden to get it, and they sent me to a locksmith to get the blade cut, and the locksmith told me he would do the whole lot for $20 cheaper. I bet the dealer wonders why noone ever goes back with the blade

[wil5HT]

good mate of mine is head mechanic at holden service/dealership. He said re-programming was a $20 rip off. The mechanics do the programming and it takes like 2 mins. But the key itself has to be cut at locksmith, so there's no avoiding the 100-150 price on cutting unfortunately.

Tell a mechanic you spoke to the 'guy at the desk' and he said it would cost $20 on top of cutting but he seemed like a bit of a wanker so you just wanted to double check he wasn't ripping you off. 99% of the time mechanics will do you a favour if you think their manager is as much of a wanker as they do ... unless they are related to them. In which case try another dealership. :P

[NORTI]

I doubt the 'glovebox' key has a programable keyhead? Wouldnt it just be old style metal only? After all the sole purpose was to look away valuable things in your glovebox when giving your actual keys to the valet?