In article >,
aRKay > wrote:

> 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

Mine is the #2 GM key 524 ohms. The local locksmith has them in stock and
will cut it for me for $23.