So I'm at the dealer for my 3rd oil change.
Me- How much is it for a new key for that car?
Him - It would be around $170 to $180.
Me - Is that programmed?
Him - Yes.
Me - How much for a key that's not programmed?
Him - Why? It does you no good. We have to program the key or your car won't start.
Me - I read in the owner's manual that I could program the key myself if I have 2 keys that work. (which I do).
Him - No, I don't think so.
Then he goes into the 4 digit code thing and says he needs to hook up the computer to the car and argues with me about it for a few minutes until I gave up.....
So now I'm just a little agrivated, so I call Chrysler customer service...
His only advice was to try another dealer to get a second opinion. I guess the fact that this dealer just lied to me and was trying to steal me money makes no difference?
I call the second dealer, and I can get a key for $140 there, or just the blank for $80.
So, the first dealer lied to me, then argued with me, which really makes me think they were trying to rip me off. The second dealer being $40 dollars less helps to confirm my suspicion of being ripped off.
Anyway, has anyone ever tried one of these blanks from ebay - and can a hardware store cut the key? Like the vibration won't hurt the key?
eBay Motors: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SENTRY KEY (item 110296605684 end time Oct-12-08 13:54:49 PDT)
I've mentioned twice to them about a surging from the engine when accelerating form a stop. It's like it's missing out. First they say it's because it's a front wheel drive, then they say it must be my A/C compressor turning on when I have the defroster on. I explained to them that I could name every component of the A/C system and explain in detail what each does, and that the compressor is certainly not the problem, especially because I rarely use my defroster because I already knew the compressor turns on and takes away my MPG.
The front right wheel makes a squeeling noise when the outside temp is 90* or higher... still unfixed.
The front right window makes aweful noises when going up/down - I still haven't mentioned it.
The steering components "clunk" when entering parking lots and on rough roads. This car has only 8,886 smooth road highway miles on it. This problem has also not been mentioned to them.
Another problem I did mention to the dealer today is that the steering wheel shakes real bad @ 70 mph. He said my tires needed rotated. I asked what if it still vibrates? He says it could be a balance issue. I asked if I balance the tires, and it still does it, then what could it be? He says maybe a bent wheel or bad axle. I said the car has done it since it was new, and if neither the rotation or the balancing fixes the problem if I could expect a refund for the service. The answer was "no" of coarse. WHY SHOULD I PAY TO HELP DIAGNOSE THEIR PROBLEM!!!?
I'm tired of telling them things that are wrong for them to say it's something else without even looking at the car!
This is my first, and last, Chrysler vehicle.
