If you have two keys, it can be done by inserting the two keys in the order they instruct u to insert the two keys in the ignition along with the blank. The cost is much less than if they have to use a machine to do the calibrations, /
For a Ford the cost was $35 for the blank. And would have cost $75 if I didn't have the two keys to do the calibrations. RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Trouble To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 15:47 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key A friend of mine lost his keys out in the woods. The spare was with a buddy along with him in case he wanted to go back for something. To get that key replace I think he said it cost around $80 just for one, because of that chip. At 10:56 AM 4/5/2010, you wrote: > > >RJ, we do have an extra key. I'll have to call the Dodge dealership and see >what it's going to cost to replace this key. >----- Original Message ----- >From: "RJ" <<mailto:rjf110%40verizon.net>rjf...@verizon.net> >To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:46 AM >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > > >I suggest you get a key made at your dealer's. If you don't have two keys > >to work the computer the key will cost about $75 compared to $25 to $35. > > RJ > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Brice Mijares > > To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:37 > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > > > > > > > > I don't think it's all that easy as walking in to any hardware store and > > having a key made. I believe there is a chip in the key that will allow > > the > > motor to start and won't start without this chip. That's why I was hopeful > > I could get it straighthen. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Bob Kennedy" <<mailto:intheshop%40att.net>inthes...@att.net> > > To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 3:06 PM > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > > > >> Before they cut the replacement key they can measure the key and set the > >> numbers into the cutter and never have to do anything else to the bent > >> key. They have a gauge that gives the combination of the teeth. > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: Dale Leavens > >> To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:45 PM > >> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > >> > >> > >> > >> Won't he have to straighten it before it can be traced with the copier? > >> Unless of course he gets the use of the other key. > >> > >> The other problem with straightening an instrument like a key is that the > >> convex side of the bend is now longer. > >> When you straighten it the concave side lengthens. Depending on where the > >> bend happens it might offset the teeth enough that they no longer engage > >> the tumblers accurately. > >> > >> Keys like that too tend to be brittle as you already pointed out. > >> > >> If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: Bob Kennedy > >> To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:31 PM > >> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > >> > >> If it's just the unlock key and not the ignition key, I wouldn't mess > >> with > >> a lock smith. > >> > >> Just take it to any of the box stores and let them make a copy for you. > >> Any time you bend metal and then bend it back it is weakened and you run > >> the risk of breaking it off in the cylinder. Much more of a problem then. > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: Brice Mijares > >> To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:23 PM > >> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key > >> > >> A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have > >> bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to > >> a > >> 45 degree angle. It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the > >> car > >> with. 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