Car Key Problem?
So yesterday I lost my key for my 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. I was able to find a copy of the original key. However that copy key only allows me to unlock the doors & trunk but not turn on the car (I can't turn the key in the ignition). The original key was able to turn on the car & unlock the doors. What is the issue with the copy key? Can a locksmith help me? What should I do? Please note that my keys are regular normal keys, they're not a chip & do not have a remote control built on them. The remote control comes aside.
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Take your title to the dealer parts department and they can cut you a new set of keys using the VIN. You need the title to prove you are the owner of the vehicle and it has the VIN on it.
Keys wear and don't work. Copy keys copy worn keys (so don't work). You may have to get a new ignition key cylinder (with it's own key).
If the lost key opened the doors, the spare key was probably just cut sloppy. Ask a dealer. They might be able to make you a key from the VIN. A good locksmith can answer your question a lot better that Yahoo.
Ignore the pretend expert who says it's a transponder key. They didn't use them on your model as you already know.
The key to turn the ignition has a chip in it. You will have to go to a dealer. It happened to me while on vacation. After losing my keys, my spare key would only unlock the doors. The dealership charged us a $150. But, a friend of mine said we could get one on Ebay cheaper. I didn't understand how that would work for my car, but if you have time, maybe you can check that out! Good luck!
Sad story, bro. Now you have to buy a new car.