spare key?

coolgrinder33 · 12-10-2008, 01:46 AM

i need another key for my alero, but i heard that i needed to program a little chip inside of the key in order for it to start the car(because of the security system).is this true because its sounds like b/s.i thought i could just go to ace hardware and have them cut me another key and it would work
anyone have experience?

Cliff8928 · 12-10-2008, 01:50 AM

Nope, the Alero has Passlock which doesn't need the key to be programmed.

Passkey is the one that needs the key programmed.

coolgrinder33 · 12-10-2008, 01:51 AM

nice.
can any remote be programed or does it have to be specifically for the alero

zzyzzx · 12-10-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

Nope, the Alero has Passlock which doesn't need the key to be programmed.

Passkey is the one that needs the key programmed.

Bolded for clarity. I had to read it a few times,

cherrington17 · 12-10-2008, 08:41 AM

for the remote... i think it has to at least be a GM remote. (they used the same ones for alot of cars)

whiterider00 · 12-10-2008, 05:51 PM

ya, they use the same remote for a great deal of cars. look on ebay, theres usually great deals on used ones. and thay come with instructions on how to program it to your car.