Key chips

[gonzomania]

I did a search but came up with nothing. I have a base 2003 cruiser with keyless entry does this have a chip in the key head?

[quicksilverdon]

I believe they all do - you need to "program" a new key, but you need 2 original keys to program a new third key, or else you need dealer...
http://ptenthusiasts.org/forum/showt...ght=spare+keys

[rte662006]

You can buy the keys on ebay cheap around $15 or so they are about $50 at the dealer.If you already have 2 keys you can program the new key your self

[bobs turbo pt]

same as above check ebay !!

[gonzomania]

Thanks fellas I am contimplating having a remote start system installed with keyless entry.

[1wedwudy]

But doesn't the key need to be cut to fit the ignition? I've seen them on e-bay and wondered if they will fit my car.

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by redhotpt

But doesn't the key need to be cut to fit the ignition? I've seen them on e-bay and wondered if they will fit my car.

Yes, has to be cut - but that can be done anywhere. The post is about the embedded chip in the key.

[fritz_t_coyote]

quote:Originally posted by quicksilverdon

Yes, has to be cut - but that can be done anywhere. The post is about the embedded chip in the key.

As for the key cutting: with blanks costing 15$ or more... do yourself a favor and go to a real locksmith for the cutting, not to a hardware or big-box store.

[bigdogdad]

Agree. Its not like a house key that they can screw up and take another one off the rack. Spend the extra couple of bucks and let the pros do it.

[gonzomania]

The installer of the remote starting unit says to have one fob for keyless entry and remote start he has to program and need to know if the car had a chip. Thanks for all the help