copied key problems

**etpn13** · 03-07-2009, 08:39 PM

has anyone had a problem gettin a copy of their key made. mine is an 01 silverado and has no chip in it. but i have taken it to walmart and a local hardware store to get copies and they will only open the door not turn on the ignition. me and the guy at the hardware store tried everything we could think of to get to work we fiddled w/ it and i got it to turn back to acc. 2 times outta time. and he got it to start like 5 times in a row but then couldnt anymore.

**Jimmiee** · 03-07-2009, 08:44 PM

If your original key was a poor copy, and or it's worn then the copied key will not be correct. The ignition switch tumblers can also be worn too. You may want to take the VIN to the dealer and have them make you a fresh key.

**Z71_guy** · 03-07-2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmiee

If your original key was a poor copy, and or it's worn then the copied key will not be correct. The ignition switch tumblers can also be worn too. You may want to take the VIN to the dealer and have them make you a fresh key.

this will probaly be your best bet at getting a key that works

**TRPLXL2** · 03-07-2009, 11:43 PM

I had the exact same problem actually, I took my 2001 S-10 for an oil change and they lost my factory key without chip in it. My parents brought up my spare dealer key, and they made a copy for me. It opened the doors but it wouldn't start the truck, I ended up going to a professional lock smith and he finally made a key that would fit the ignition but not the doors! So to this day I have to open my doors with one key, and start the truck with another. I have gotten used to it now, I have color coded tags on them so I don't get them messed up. I couldn't justify what the dealer wanted to make me a new key, it was absolutely outrageous! So it depends on how much it really bothers you, good luck with your problem and I wish you well!...........AMY

BTW: Wal-mart payed for their screw up and the oil change

, and I payed $1.99 for the key at the locksmith. Look on the dealers face when I turned and walked away yelling profanities at them..............PRICELESS!