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Chevrolet Caprice metal key blade

If your Chevrolet Caprice was made in the years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 or 1996 your vehicle have no chip in the key. If you have lost all keys and you do not have a spare key, there are two options for a new Chevrolet Caprice key. The first is to go to the Chevrolet dealer or a local locksmith store with the VIN and a proof of ownership (title/registration/insurance) and the second is to call a mobile locksmith company who will come out to your location to cut you a key om the spot.

If the igition is not the original one that came with the car, the whole ignition might need to be replaced.


Chevrolet Caprice transponder key

If your Chevrolet Caprice was made in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 or 2017, your vehicle contain an immobiliser system and uses transponder keys. The car immobilizer is basically an anti-theft system built in the ECU which disable the vehicle feul system from starting the engine without using an authorised key.



Duplicate Chevy Caprice transponder key



Chevy Caprice has a build in interface of on-board procedure to duplicate keys. If you have at least one functional key, you can get an additional key purchasing a cut key online and follow the instruction bellow to program it:

  1. Insert an existing programmed functional key into the ignition slot.
  2. Turn the key to the ON for 5 seconds and then back to OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition, within 5 seconds insert the new cut key and turn it to the ON position for 5 more seconds.
  4. Turn the key to OFF and then back to the ON position. The key is now duplicated.
  5. Start the vehicle and test the new programmed key.


Lost Chevrolet Caprice transponder keys



If the driver lost all the keys to a Chevy Caprice, the vehicle computer must be connected to diagnostic equipment, the computer should be reprogrammed to accept a new key and reject the old one. This process require towing the vehicle to the dealer or a mobile locksmith come out to your location.


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