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grand prix key question

I have a 2001 Grand Prix with the wonderful (hah!) microship/resistor/whatever theft deterrent key. I locked my keys in the car today, so figured I would just go to Wal-mart and get a key made that would just open the door, but not start the car. I would then keep that key in my wallet for emergencies. The person at Wally said that the company that made the key cutting machine told them to not duplicate this type of key, as using it could damage the car. I explained that I would need it strictly open the door, but no deal. This sounded like utter BS to me. Can using a key like this just to open the door possibly do any damage? I don't feel like paying another $40 for another spare key (had to get one for my wife, as I got the car used and it only came with one).

Thanks for any help, Tim Reidy

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Tim Reidy
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Shep

My '97 Firebird came with a key that would open the door, but had no chip in it. It would set off the alarm, if it had been set, and it wouldn't start the car. Pontiac suggested you carry it in your wallet, in case you locked your keys in the car, etc.

Tom S.

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Tom S.

How come my 2007 didn't come with one? That is exactly what I want.

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Tim

I ordered "blank" Jeep keys with the chip in them for $22 from remotesandkeys.com and had them cut at the local hardware store for $1. The Jeep can "learn" the new key chip as long as you have the original key and the vehicle... the owner's manual shows how to re-program the system to recognize the new keys. Worked like a charm. They have '00 - '03 Grand Prix keys for $19... and say you can program them yourself; as long as you have one original:

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I would rather have a hide-a-key that will start the vehicle... in case I lose the keys when I'm out of town or something. A "dead" key would be fine if you lock the keys in the car... but not if you lose them.

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David Courtney

I have two keys, I just want a flat one so I can keep it in my wallet. It will be just for when I leave the key in the car by mistake and lock it.

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Tim

When my local WallyMart refused to copy my chip key, despite my telling them I knew it wouldn't run the car, they told me they were under instructions to not duplicate chip keys because the company was tired of idiots who complained to them that the non-chip key wouldn't work...

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Ron Seiden

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