ignition key replacement in a 95-96 grand prix se

[iplaywow2]

What are the chances of a key working from a junkyard of the same car with the key and lock cylinder that will work without setting off the Vats- theft system and shutting down the car?

i have a friend that lost his keys to his car, along with the title(He's Still trying to find it).


But what are the chances of getting a Ignition Lock Cylinder and the key for it from the same car with the same Vin #/ letter code. without making the car thinking its being stolen and shut it down. I know i did it for a 96 dodge ram, and didn't have trouble but what are consequences that it won't work? If i'm correct that the dealership can make the key designed for that car, that matches the vin # on the title, but does no good without the title, from what i was told.

Its on a 1995 or 96 grand prix se.

[Blue Star]

Sounds "fishy!"

[super]

depends, is there an anti theft device in the key?

[OutlawwithaSnipeSniper]

No chance whatsoever if it has VATS.

[jeffsauto]

It can be done. You need access to a special tool that can be used to determine the correct key. I think there were 15 different codes back then. It involves putting the lock cylinder in, and then trying to start it. If it doesn't start, you have to wait 4 minutes and try it on the next setting. When you find the right code, then you will have to get a copy of the current key, with the number of the correct security code you just determined. A new lock cylinder would be the better way to go. The small wires tend to break over time.