Oldsmobile Key Replacement Houston Texas

14-09-2021 - Hi. Have you misplaced or broken the key to your Oldsmobile? Do you wish to copy remote key fob, transponder key or smart key? Searching for a cheap and convenience replacement key service?

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Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Oldsmobile keys replacement. Call for immediate assistance, free estimate and scheduling. Our expert mobile car locksmith come to you to copy or replace your lost keys on-site.

Furthermore, we can solve all your Oldsmobile key, ignition and locks malfunctions.

Does Oldsmobile use transponder keys?

Oldsmobile VATS keys

In 1990 Oldsmobile introduced the VATS key-lock on the Oldsmobile Toronado. The VATS technology used on the following Oldsmobile models:

• Oldsmobile Toronado 1990-1993
• Oldsmobile Regency 98 1991-1998
• Oldsmobile LSS 1999
• Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 1992-1999
• Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1994-1998
• Oldsmobile Aurora 1995-2000

PASSKey I/II

In 1999, Oldsmobile started to use PASSkey technology on the Oldsmobile Venture. Most Oldsmobile OEM keys stamped with a PK or PK2. The technology were slowly adopted on other models and the PASSKey II systems followed shortly.

PASSKey III and transponders

In 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette started to use the Circle Plus transponder and in 2005, Uplander started to use the PASSkey 3 transponder. These transponders have 10 cuts that operate the door and the ignition. Transponder technology were slowly adopted on other models.

Why does Oldsmobile use transponder keys?

Oldsmobile transponder keys used mainly as an anti-theft technology. The immobilizer configured to accept each unique programmed key by a code. When a key with unmatched code turned in the ignition, the vehicle will not start.

How does Oldsmobile immobilizer works?

How does Oldsmobile VATS key works?

The VATS key uses a resistor pelet in key "shaft" and a Theft Deterrent Module to validates the key. There are only 15 different ressistances possible for the key. If the TDM recognize the resistance value, it will send a valid key signal to the PCM allowing it to start.

How does PASSKey III works?

The Passlock III is actually the first transponder used by GM. The chip is located inside the plastic covering of the key and stamped "PK3" on the metal blade. The ignition lock cylinder contain an antenna that reads the transponder data and sends a it to the PCM. If the PCM recognize the code from the key, it will allow the engine to drive. Some higher end models use a key fob instead of metal blade.

Later version of the PK3 called PK3+ or + have the same infrastructure and fuctionality as the PK3 system. The only difference is that the PK3+ use an encrypted transponder and requires dedicated programmers.

Can you program a transponder key yourself?

VATS duplication requires special VATS reader and is possible and not recommended as a DIY project. For more information read here about VATS keys.

Oldsmobile uses a simple on-board procedure to add keys for the PASSKey III vehicles using one already programmed key. First you need to have a blank key or buy cut key online. Once you have the key in hand, follow to following instruction to program a dublicate key yourself.

How do I know if my Oldsmobile has a transponder key?

Following are the list of Oldsmobile models that use transponders:

• Oldsmobile Aurora 2001 - 2003
• Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 - 2004

Duplicate Oldsmobile keys

Oldsmobile key duplication on-board

Oldsmobile use a very simple technique to duplicate PK keys. All you need is one existing programmed key and a new blank transponder key and follow the instruction below:

1. Get a blank key online or at the dealer.
2. Go to a local hardware store and cut the key. (You can also avoid the two first step by ordering a cut key online service).
3. Insert an existing functional key into the ignition key-hole and turn it until a lock symbol appears on the dashboard.
4. Once the lock symbol turns off, pull the first key out.
5. Insert the second un-programmed key.
6. Wait for the lock symbol on the dashboard to go on and off.
7. The second key is now program.

Oldsmobile key made by VIN

Using the VIN and proof of ownership, a locksmith or the dealer can duplicate a new key.

Oldsmobile key cloning

There is also a way to clone the key chip value to a blank read/write chip key. This usually done by a locksmith or the dealer using a dedicated programmers and tools.

Lost Oldsmobile keys

Lost metal key blade

If you lost all your keys to a Oldsmobile that made before 1990, your key has no chip. All you need to do is to go to the dealer or to a locksmith store with the VIN and cut a new key.

This process is quite simple and should cost less than a 100$ in most cases.

One exception to the above is if the ignition changed and is not in sync with the VIN. In this case a locksmith need to replace the ignition again or to make a new key. This done by reading the key grooves inside the ignition cylinder. This process is more complex and requires a locksmith with the right machine and experience.

Lost Oldsmobile VATS key

If you Oldsmobile made between 1990 to 2000, your key might be a VATS.

When losing all VATS keys, a new key has to sync with the resistance of the TDM on the lock cylinder. This means that the car towed to the dealership or to use the service of a mobile locksmith who will come out to the site of where the car is at.

Lost Oldsmobile transponder key

If you Oldsmobile made after 2000, your key might use a PASSKey III transponder chip. When losing all the keys to an transponder immobilized Oldsmobile, the ECU reprogrammed to accept a new key. For this, the car towed to the dealership or to use the service of a mobile locksmith who will come out to you.

My Oldsmobile ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much is a replacement Oldsmobile key?

Service	Price
Car Lockout	$60-$120
Locked keys in trunk	$60-$190
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$160-$280
Lost key replacement	$120-$200
Duplicate car key	$100-$180
Remote/Flip keys	$200-$300
Keyless entry device	$220-$320
Ignition repair	$110-$180
Key extraction	$80-$130
Ignition replacement	$160-$280
ECU re-flash	$225-$285

* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor.

Final price depends on:

• The state of the lock and the computer in the vehicle.
• The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
• The type of key that you would like to have.
• The chip configuration.

The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.

How long does it takes to make a key?

Our emergency mobile car locksmith are operative morning noon and night. Ready to handle all your Oldsmobile ignition and locks pains. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our workshop truck is comprehensively paired with recent cutting, programming and diagnostic machinery able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We feel self-worth in extending an inexpensive cost and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Oldsmobile expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. oldsmobile.com
2. wikipedia - Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
3. Oldsmobile Forum - Discussion forums for Oldsmobile lovers. Get together to discuss anything related to Oldsmobile automobiles.
4. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

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