"Pete C." wrote in message
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Tony Hwang wrote:

Robert Green wrote:
A question for the locksmiths he

Would a locksmith be able to get me started if I somehow lost the RF
chipped
key that starts my car? This is a 2002 Chrysler minivan with a device
in
the steering column called an "immobilser" (and spelled that way, too)
that
will turn the starter but not engage the engine unless the chipped key
is
near the steering column. Do they have the tools to re-create that
kind of
key on-site or what? I know locksmiths can duplicate the key, but
they have
the original to start with.

I want to figure out if it's worth buying and hiding a spare key for
inside
the van somewhere (far enough away not to activate the immobilizer).

TIA,

--
Bobby G.

Hi,
You can buy a blank key with virgin chip. Having it cut is easy but
programming is done by a dealer. I don't know locksmith have something
to program it.

Some locksmiths are equipped to program chip keys. On some vehicles you
are able to program new chip keys yourself as long as you have two
working chip keys to use in the process. It's a *really* good idea to
get extra keys when you get the vehicle and put a couple away somewhere
safe.

Got two keys now, am thinking of getting a third, or at least a non-chipped
key and the code number.

Thanks for your input!

--
Bobby G.