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JemSS · 06-17-2020, 10:40 PM

I ordered a new FOB on Amazon that came with a blank key. I had it cut today at a local hardware store.

I'm attempting to program it myself - however, the key won't turn at all. It will go into the ignition, but it won't even turn on the accessories.

I know it shouldn't start the car until it's program, but I need to be able to turn at least the accessories on to program it.

Was the key cut incorrectly? Wouldn't that mean it wouldn't go in at all?

InFiD3ViL · 06-17-2020, 11:27 PM

Sounds like it wasn't cut correctly. They should allow you to return it for a recut...but now you don't have a blank.

'10CamaroDude · 06-18-2020, 04:56 AM

You still need a VALID key to program another key, unless you plan on resetting
VATS, which takes 30 minutes with an unprogrammed key, to program.

If you have a key, compare the cut with the one you just got. If all you did was
go by vin, then they messed it up. Compare it with another key, if you have one.
If they almost match, see where the inconsistency is, and see if they can correct
it.

chasmanian · 06-18-2020, 03:38 PM

When you put the new key next your old working key and compare it, do they look the same?

'10CamaroDude · 06-18-2020, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasmanian

When you put the new key next your old working key and compare it, do they look the same?

What a good idea, no one mentioned that.

Oh Wait...

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

You still need a VALID key to program another key, unless you plan on resetting
VATS, which takes 30 minutes with an unprogrammed key, to program.

If you have a key, compare the cut with the one you just got. If all you did was
go by vin, then they messed it up. Compare it with another key, if you have one.
If they almost match, see where the inconsistency is, and see if they can correct
it.

hunter1660 · 06-18-2020, 06:11 PM

Will it open the door?

chasmanian · 06-18-2020, 07:17 PM

No need to get bent out of shape 10CamaroDude. We're all just trying to help.

Camaro2ss2010 · 06-18-2020, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

What a good idea, no one mentioned that.

Oh Wait...

A**hole of the year award goes to.....

silversleeper · 06-18-2020, 08:41 PM

I would say him and greenhornet and VegasBound are some of the most active in providing good replies lately so I wouldn't be the one to call him a @@@ unless YOU are going out of your way to help people like that.

I've cut keys before. Often when they don't work it's because some spot was not cut enough, not that it was overcut. That means usually they can just run the same -not working- key through again and get it right without starting over on a new blank. Yeah other sht can happen like if you didn't get it sqare clamping it down so it's cut crooked or slipped and dug in some spot. Or really dumb like used the wrong blank.

Camaro2ss2010 · 06-18-2020, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silversleeper

I would say him and greenhornet and VegasBound are some of the most active in providing good replies lately so I wouldn't be the one to call him a @@@ unless YOU are going out of your way to help people like that.

Did I say it wasn’t good advice? I didn’t think so. However all he had to say was something along the lines that he already mentioned that. Don’t get all butt hurt because someone said something smart to him when he made a smart comment. Get over it and scroll on.

Vegas Bound · 06-18-2020, 11:02 PM

Compare it to a key that works.

Vegas Bound · 06-18-2020, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silversleeper

I would say him and greenhornet and VegasBound are some of the most active in providing good replies lately so I wouldn't be the one to call him a @@@ unless YOU are going out of your way to help people like that.

I've cut keys before. Often when they don't work it's because some spot was not cut enough, not that it was overcut. That means usually they can just run the same -not working- key through again and get it right without starting over on a new blank. Yeah other sht can happen like if you didn't get it sqare clamping it down so it's cut crooked or slipped and dug in some spot. Or really dumb like used the wrong blank.

Sorry to disappoint on this one, I had to be a smartass.

silversleeper · 06-18-2020, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Sorry to disappoint on this one, I had to be a smartass.

You can go back to making your car faster now that is off your chest. Go compare your keys or something lol.

Speaking of dumb key mistakes is when a customer complains it doesn't work and you eventually figure out they gave you the wrong key to be duplicated. No sir that Honda Key won't fit in your Camaro...and watch their face turn red in embarassment.

JemSS · 06-19-2020, 02:42 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone.

The key would open the door. So I took it back for them to look at. They played with a bit but couldn't get it working.

Luckily, I found my old spare. So I just took the key from that and added it to the FOB. Works perfectly.

06-17-2020, 10:40 PM	#1
JemSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, 1993 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 22	Got a New Key Cut - it won't turn at all? I ordered a new FOB on Amazon that came with a blank key. I had it cut today at a local hardware store. I'm attempting to program it myself - however, the key won't turn at all. It will go into the ignition, but it won't even turn on the accessories. I know it shouldn't start the car until it's program, but I need to be able to turn at least the accessories on to program it. Was the key cut incorrectly? Wouldn't that mean it wouldn't go in at all?

06-17-2020, 11:27 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,576	Sounds like it wasn't cut correctly. They should allow you to return it for a recut...but now you don't have a blank. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

06-18-2020, 04:56 AM	#3
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	You still need a VALID key to program another key, unless you plan on resetting VATS, which takes 30 minutes with an unprogrammed key, to program. If you have a key, compare the cut with the one you just got. If all you did was go by vin, then they messed it up. Compare it with another key, if you have one. If they almost match, see where the inconsistency is, and see if they can correct it. Last edited by '10CamaroDude; 06-18-2020 at 06:05 PM.

06-18-2020, 06:11 PM	#6
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Will it open the door? __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

06-18-2020, 08:41 PM	#9
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,488	I would say him and greenhornet and VegasBound are some of the most active in providing good replies lately so I wouldn't be the one to call him a @@@ unless YOU are going out of your way to help people like that. I've cut keys before. Often when they don't work it's because some spot was not cut enough, not that it was overcut. That means usually they can just run the same -not working- key through again and get it right without starting over on a new blank. Yeah other sht can happen like if you didn't get it sqare clamping it down so it's cut crooked or slipped and dug in some spot. Or really dumb like used the wrong blank. Last edited by silversleeper; 06-18-2020 at 08:53 PM.

06-18-2020, 03:38 PM	#4
chasmanian Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 291 View My Garage	When you put the new key next your old working key and compare it, do they look the same?

06-18-2020, 07:17 PM	#7
chasmanian Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 291 View My Garage	No need to get bent out of shape 10CamaroDude. We're all just trying to help.

06-18-2020, 11:02 PM	#11
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Compare it to a key that works.

06-19-2020, 02:42 AM	#14
JemSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, 1993 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 22	Thanks for the advice everyone. The key would open the door. So I took it back for them to look at. They played with a bit but couldn't get it working. Luckily, I found my old spare. So I just took the key from that and added it to the FOB. Works perfectly.