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How do I get copies of the ignition key for my 2002 Buick Century?

It has a little black security nub thingy on it, so I can't just go to get it copied at walmart. The dealer I called said it would be $45 to get a copy from him, and that seems way too much to me. Does anyone know how I can get another ignition key without spending so much?

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  • KaeZoo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Call around to local locksmiths. What you have is called a VATS key; it's not a computer chip, it's just a little resistor pellet. There are a limited number of resistor values that are used for these keys, so a locksmith should be able to have a replacement blank on hand and can cut you a new key. He'll be able to measure the resistance on the old key's resistor and find an exact duplicate. Nothing needs to be programmed; once you have a key with the right value resistor pellet that's cut correctly, it will work in your car.

  • 5 years ago

    If the car is in a safe place leave it there save the money for the towand get all your information and get a ride to the dealer. They can most likely cut you another key off of the VIN#, however it may be rather pricey depending on the car I would say between $75-$200. I had to have one cut for my 2000 Nissan Maxima and it was like $175 for one.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    go to the dealership - most likely your key has a computer chip in it that must be programmed to your car's ignition. If you think $45 is a lot for a key, the keys for my car are $170 each.

  • 1 decade ago

    Go to a Buick dealership

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  • 1 decade ago

    Best thing to do would be go to the dealer...it must cost so much for a reason dont you think? good luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Nope, I heard that only the dealer could do that for you.

  • 6 years ago

    Dealor couldn't help me

  • 1 decade ago

    a qualified locksmith can get these for you and normally for less than the dealer can get it for you,.

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