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Lead Dog · 02-12-2008, 07:52 PM

I've contacted two dealerships trying to get duplicate keys. Both are checking into it... thought it would be pretty straight forward. I don't need the remotes, just a basic cut key. Anybody else get additional keys?

Thanks,
John

Xanthus · 02-12-2008, 08:06 PM

Are they not chipped?

the_dude · 02-12-2008, 08:11 PM

Love the car - hate the KEY!

there's been some discussion of trying to just get keys without the fob...doesn't sound like there have been any confirmed successes yet.

SmartTech · 02-13-2008, 09:19 AM

They all have to be made to the car from germany is my understanding. it also sounds like you have to get to keys at a time...
there is some one portland A-maxx lock smith that can get them, at least for the 450 and i am sure he can take care of the 451. He says the are the same as some opel keys

Lead Dog · 02-13-2008, 02:02 PM

I don't need the remote lock capability. I didn't think the keys were chipped. Won't hurt to try if the Opal key works.

I just got word from a dealer it takes at least 4 days, $70.00 per key shaft from Germany, and another $110.00 to attach the head and program it. $360.00 to get a couple spare keys?????? Ouch.

I could probably have a machinist create one from scratch for less. (if they're not chipped)

I'll check Opal.

Any other ideas???

Xanthus · 02-13-2008, 02:27 PM

If they are chipped that is the price of the security of a chipped key.

Just wondering if this worry is beacuse someone lost one of those HUGE KEYS already.