2002 Tahoe Key Broken
April 10th, 2017, 9:25 PM
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2002 Tahoe Key Broken
So preface, I know absolutely nothing about cars/ car keys so please don't judge!
This is for a birthday which is approaching soon so I need to figure all of this out. (Or I'm gonna show him this thread lol) I'd like to have it done by then though.
--My boyfriend's spare key (I think its a spare because it does not have buttons on it) for his 2004 Tahoe broke (the top where there is a hole to attach to keychain) so it is unable to stay on a keychain.
--This is the only key to his car.
--He does not have remote start or push to start.
--He also has a keyless entry fob with only unlock, lock, and alarm on it and that is attached to the keychain. (I don't understand why this is separate from the key, like why wouldn't they put buttons on the key like a normal key, right??)
--My main goal is to get a key that he can put on the keychain.
--If there is a way that I can buy a key with buttons on it and it still work? (So a combo key and keyless entry if that makes sense. Most car keys have this.)
--I know you can buy uncut keys online but I am not sure about which one to get.
--I read something about there being a chip inside and to be careful about it. I don't know what it is for, I'm assuming starting the car.
Any information about my problem would be super helpful! Again, the most you can dumb down the answers for a girl that doesn't know anything about cars!
Thanks everyone!!
Y'all are life savers!
This is for a birthday which is approaching soon so I need to figure all of this out. (Or I'm gonna show him this thread lol) I'd like to have it done by then though.
--My boyfriend's spare key (I think its a spare because it does not have buttons on it) for his 2004 Tahoe broke (the top where there is a hole to attach to keychain) so it is unable to stay on a keychain.
--This is the only key to his car.
--He does not have remote start or push to start.
--He also has a keyless entry fob with only unlock, lock, and alarm on it and that is attached to the keychain. (I don't understand why this is separate from the key, like why wouldn't they put buttons on the key like a normal key, right??)
--My main goal is to get a key that he can put on the keychain.
--If there is a way that I can buy a key with buttons on it and it still work? (So a combo key and keyless entry if that makes sense. Most car keys have this.)
--I know you can buy uncut keys online but I am not sure about which one to get.
--I read something about there being a chip inside and to be careful about it. I don't know what it is for, I'm assuming starting the car.
Any information about my problem would be super helpful! Again, the most you can dumb down the answers for a girl that doesn't know anything about cars!
Thanks everyone!!
Y'all are life savers!
April 10th, 2017, 11:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
Chevy didn't do keys w/ buttons, the buttons are on the fob that the key is normally attached to. I believe the key is "chipped". You might have to go to a dealer to get a duplicate. But since you're not the owner, that may prove problematic. Good luck.
Chevy didn't do keys w/ buttons, the buttons are on the fob that the key is normally attached to. I believe the key is "chipped". You might have to go to a dealer to get a duplicate. But since you're not the owner, that may prove problematic. Good luck.
April 17th, 2017, 9:04 PM
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depends on what secuity system the truck uses. Does the key have a + symbol on the blade or a pk3 symbol. If yes, it is a transponder key. these keys are in the $100 range and require programming to function. if you have 2 keys, you should be able to program it yourself. dealership and locksmiths can cut the key but will require ownership...they won't provide keys to random people....and a vin to get the key code.
if its not a transponder key....even better...the keys are cheap and do not require programming.
if its not a transponder key....even better...the keys are cheap and do not require programming.
