Mikey Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Borrowed the inlaws car. We are notorious for misplacing keys so I bought a replacement key. It's chipped. I have no idea how to get the car to accept the new key. I found instructions that include locking and unlocking the car with the electronic locks...the locks aren't electronic. So that won't work. Anyone have access to instructions for a new chip key? It's a 2008 Pontiac Vibe. No remote (nothing is electronic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Take it to a lock shop. They give you a cut key for $35, programmed (here). I have a Montana that I'm down to one key. I personally haven't lost any of them FWIW. .....programed and ready to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 With some cars it's a DIY, some require programming with a computer. Google your car. The dealer told me I couldn't program keys or a remote for my Explorer without their computer and quoted just under about $200 for one of each. I bought an OE remote and two keys on ebay for under $30 and programmed them in minutes. When my parents borrowed the Explorer they paid Ford for a key & programming fearing it might get lost (sound familiar?) and got an aftermarket key from the dealer where I got factory keys for way less on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've got the key, it does seem to be DIY but the ownersmanual says to bring to shop. And I can't find any instructions that don't have locking and unlocking the doors (it's not an electronic door lock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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