In article >,
aRKay > wrote:

> In article >,
> "Dad" > wrote:
>
> > "aRKay" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >I was having some starting issues with my 2001 C5 Coupe. I would turn
> > > the key and there would be a long delay before the starter engaged.
> > > On
> > > one trip to the store it was dead and nothing happened for a long
> > > time.
> > >
> > > I recalled a starting issue a few years ago when it was still under
> > > warranty and the dealer fixed the problem by ordering a new key. I
> > > changed keys to my backup and it starts fine now.
> > >
> > > Who would think a worn out key would cause such a problem. Now how
> > > to obtain a replacement key. As I recall the dealer had to order
> > > one
> > > from GM
> >
> > Not always so, they can be bought on line and purchased and cut at
> > some hardware stores about $30. A good dealer will be in that range,
> > somewhat.
> > http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html The guy is a great
> > help. Scroll to the bottom and if you can read an Ohms meter you can
> > identify your key blank, there are only 15 values, and have one cut
> > locally. Don't remember the C5 key configuration so it maybe different
> > than what I have done. The value is sometimes stamped as a two letter
> > identification on the key blanks. I did it this year on a 2008 Pontiac
> > and I could program that key after a hardware store cut the key. Not
> > always the same on car brands so check it out first.
>
> Mine used the Double sided VATS key show on
>
> http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html#vats
>
> but there are no letter so I am SOL on figuring out the resistance value.

I found the following on how to read the value. Great page!!!!

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=102598