Do you need spare key? Save yourself some money

[jb2hot927]

A few weeks ago I lost a spare key to my 08 Grand Prix, I went to dealer to see how much it would cost, they said 85 dollars, that is just crazy..Turns out these keys have a transponder in them, it was a PK3 key. So I went to ebay and got one for 9.99 with shipping, turns out any locksmith can cut the key then you have to program it, which is very easy.

To program your key first use a known master key that works.

1. Start the car
2. Shut off the car remove the key
3. Stick the new key in turn it to the run position
4. Wait till the security light goes out. Might be faster than you can see.
5. remove the key and try starting it with the new key

So it only costed me 13 dollars, instead of 85 per dealer

Just something I wanted to share with you guys, so you can save money

 

[gtp3800]

hey where did you find that on ebay? i could really use a spare key.

 

[matt5112]

Ha, at my work we cut those keys for free but give you a massive disclaimer.

If it doesnt work, you're SOL and we ain't doing **** for you.

 

[jb2hot927]

Here is a link for a Pk3 that will fit

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

20004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Buick Lacrosse

2006 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Lacrose Transponder key : eBay Motors (item 160334900933 end time Mar-08-10 18:21:27 PST)

Just make sure your key looks the same as the one your buying on ebay, they are differnet keys for newer and older models

 

[rmcardle3]

A few weeks ago I lost a spare key to my 08 Grand Prix, I went to dealer to see how much it would cost, they said 85 dollars, that is just crazy..Turns out these keys have a transponder in them, it was a PK3 key. So I went to ebay and got one for 9.99 with shipping, turns out any locksmith can cut the key then you have to program it, which is very easy.

To program your key first use a known master key that works.

1. Start the car
2. Shut off the car remove the key
3. Stick the new key in turn it to the run position
4. Wait till the security light goes out. Might be faster than you can see.
5. remove the key and try starting it with the new key

So it only costed me 13 dollars, instead of 85 per dealer

Just something I wanted to share with you guys, so you can save money

Thanks man. Good post. Who can't use a spare key, right. Two years ago, $42.00 dealer price. :th_thumbsup-wink:

 

[jb2hot927]

Dealers like to rip people off, If I paid 10 dollars on ebay, the dealer probally only paid 5 dollars for key, so they want to make a 80 dollar profit from the customers..Save your money....