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Hello,
I own a 1998 holden vectra and have had one key stolen with a bag and the other lost. So now I have no keys.
I have been quoted $400 to get my local lockmsith out to cut me one key, seems like alot to me but i wouldnt know.
Is there any other easier way to get another key?
Thanks!
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You could remove a door lock and take it into the locksmiths and get them to cut a key for it. If the car has an transponder chip then you may be stuffed. Either way you will need to shell out some cash.
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holden can do it using the vin no off the car, but will not be cheap either, but give them a call & see what they can do. |
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what is it holden can do? does the key still need to be progrmed after that?
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There are 3 separate sections to the Vectra key.
1. Remote key head. This part needs to purchased new from a Holden dealer & then programmed/matched to the car. The remote is not essential it only unlocks the doors & has nothing to do with starting or the immobiliser.
2. Key blade. This needs to be purchased from either a Holden dealer or a locksmith & needs to be cut to fit the ignition barrel &/or door lock. The suggestion of removing the door lock barrel & taking it to a locksmith will save some $$$.
3. Transponder chip. This is a tiny piece (looks like a piece of broken black plastic) which fits inside the key before the remote slides in. A new one needs to be purchased from a Holden dealer & matched to the car's immobiliser. Without this the car will not start.
If the $400 quote includes all of the above, it is not a bad price.
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hi danny, you have not told us where your located, if your in brisbane i can get you a key code to get it cut and i can progam it for you as i a have a tech 2.
cheers pete.
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hey mate sorry i actually live in Melbourne but thanks for the offer!
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