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Chevrolet Corvette metal key blade

If your Chevrolet Corvette was made in the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 or 1987 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 Corvette 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 Corvette VAT key

If your Chevrolet Corvette was made in the years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004 your vehicle use VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) keys characterized by the resistor located on the blade of the key. When the ignition key is inserted into the lock and turned, an electric current runs through the resistor on the key. The amount of current is measured by a computer in the vehicle. If the current matches the value stored in the car memory, the vehicle is allowed to start. Otherwise, it will be prevented from starting for several minutes with light indicator on the dash.

Duplicate Chevy Corvette VAT key

Chevy Corvette have no trivial interface for VAT key duplication and usually owner will have to drive with the vehicle to the dealer or a locksmith store to get a spare key. I you want to save some money you can try and follow the instruction on how to duplicate VATS keys on your own.

Lost Chevy Corvette VAT key

If you lost all your VAT keys, you need to tow the vehicle to the dealer or call a mobile locksmith who is capble to deal with VATS keys.

Chevrolet Corvette transponder key

If your Chevrolet Corvette was made in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 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 Corvette transponder key

Chevy Corvette 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:

Insert an existing programmed functional key into the ignition slot.
Turn the key to the ON for 5 seconds and then back to OFF position.
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.
Turn the key to OFF and then back to the ON position. The key is now duplicated.
Start the vehicle and test the new programmed key.

Lost Chevrolet Corvette transponder keys

If the driver lost all the keys to a Chevy Corvette, 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.

Chevrolet Corvette Keyless Passive Entry Passive Start

If your Chevrolet Corvette was made in 2007 - 2017, you vehicle might use the "Passive Entry Passive Start" (PEPS) a proximity fob (pushbutton-start). Loosing a keyless entry device is just like misplacing a transponder key and the vehicle need to be reprogrammed.