lost keys what to do???

[Chief VR]

hello all i have finally gone completely madd ive "misplaced" my last set of keys what should i do the car is locked and how would i replace the key should i replace the whole barrell and get a new key with that? i have no idea i have a VS SS what should i do. and where can i get it done cheap in the penrith aera and is one in 5 keys the same with vs's too?????? helllpppp

[Zuicider]

best bed is to relax
they will show up when your not looking

[Chief VR]

lol ive been trying that but i need the car to go to work so i would like to get it replaced soonish lol

[ruggj]

you can get new keys and get them programmed to work with your existing locks, i think its really pricey though. you can do it at holden. not sure if its the same for VS's though, and not sure if you need an original key

[STEALTHY™]

As above,
Holden can do it, it costs alot (was over $100 for VN/P which have seperate key and remote).

You will need to take in with you (assuming because you can't drive the car, get a lift with someone else) rego papers showing proof of ownership, and ID etc. Aswell as something showing the details of the car, VIN and engine number specifically.

I don't think holden can actually cut the keys, but most key cutters can with the holden code that holden will give you when you go there! I think after you get back to the car, and use the spare key to turn off the immobiliser, you'll need to have the car at holden for them to programme the new remote. I have been told that it can rear the remote when you start the car, but i think thats bullshit personally!

[moff_man]

i work at holden, it cost about $20 to get the key cut, add another $60-$80 for the "key head" than add another $20ish for programing, the car needs to be at the work shop (can be done at home but knowing penrith they wont come out (i used to live up that way) you can get the key cut from your vin no. which the code needs to come from holden and the lock smith will cut the key to that code (if its the orignal barrell) than with the new head turn the key on acc for approx 1h and you will be in limp mode, drive to the dealer and get them to program it, also ring ahead they might supprise you and come out.......

[Chief VR]

lol thanx zuicider, ruggj and ofcourse stealthy you legends thanx for all your help im gonna make a few copys for my self and to put around my house lol so i have less chance of ever coming short for keys ever again again thanx all for your helpfullness

[STEALTHY™]

lol thanx zuicider, ruggj and ofcourse stealthy you legends thanx for all your help im gonna make a few copys for my self and to put around my house lol so i have less chance of ever coming short for keys ever again again thanx all for your helpfullness

Your welcome mate.

I had the same problem, not because i'm forgetful, but because the car only came with 1 ignition key when i bought it.

So i had 2 of each key made (override and ignition) and had 2 new remotes programmed!


Since moff_man works at holden, ask him to get all your security codes for you, so you can organise the keys before you got to holden to get the programming! Worked out shitloads easier for me when i did that!

[moff_man]

Your welcome mate.

I had the same problem, not because i'm forgetful, but because the car only came with 1 ignition key when i bought it.

So i had 2 of each key made (override and ignition) and had 2 new remotes programmed!


Since moff_man works at holden, ask him to get all your security codes for you, so you can organise the keys before you got to holden to get the programming! Worked out shitloads easier for me when i did that!

i may be able to do that for a member

[STEALTHY™]

i may be able to do that for a member

If you get lazy, i know about 3 or 4 people that might do it 'for a mate of stealthys'

[Chief VR]

lol 20 for programming i got quoted 200 were you missing a 0 or was he adding a zero and where did the moff mans post come from lol we must have posted almost the same time thanx for the offers but i kinda need the key tomorrow so thanx heaps moff man and stealthy lol you guys are champs thanx for all the help

[stocky]

i thought you could get the code off the BCM?

[moff_man]

lol 20 for programming i got quoted 200 were you missing a 0 or was he adding a zero and where did the moff mans post come from lol we must have posted almost the same time thanx for the offers but i kinda need the key tomorrow so thanx heaps moff man and stealthy lol you guys are champs thanx for all the help

lol im lightning fast lol

programing should not cost 200 bucks its 5 to 10 mins work with tech 1 and shuld be charged likewise

the code is on the holden server and as a dealer we have access to it.

[STEALTHY™]

lol im lightning fast lol

programing should not cost 200 bucks its 5 to 10 mins work with tech 1 and shuld be charged likewise

the code is on the holden server and as a dealer we have access to it.

Its $50 to programme a VN/P Remote. Keep in mind its holden, if they were to charge what things are worth, they would have gone broke years ago!

[Joe Peeps]

its a little too easy to get your details from Holden i feel - walked in, gave them VIN $20 bucks later came out with a list of all codes for the car no id no nothing - then $80 to get a new key from a smithy. Finally drive home with new key to find old key in a draw at work!

[Chief VR]

yea so i went to holden and got the code yay and it was the wrong code for the car aint that grand so now ive gotta take my boot and door lock out and take it down for a custom key

[STEALTHY™]

its a little too easy to get your details from Holden i feel - walked in, gave them VIN $20 bucks later came out with a list of all codes for the car no id no nothing - then $80 to get a new key from a smithy. Finally drive home with new key to find old key in a draw at work!

Melb dealers must be different to Adelaide ones! They wouldn't even tell me the colour of the car before i showed them ID.

Not that it mattered, already had a mate get all the codes for me!