New Folding Key: Cutting it?

[jonjones88]

is there a differant key for the glove box? Is that an 08 thing? I did not get one with my 09 not that I would use it much.

Yes and no, my 09 has it.

Looks like you can just take the transmitter out of the fixed key and place into a flippable key. I'm gonna talk to me dealer tomorrow. Looks like the key part is under 50 bucks.

[jonjones88]

Ordered it this morning for $45. Since I got the car there, the parts guy grabbed all the info for the car there. Said the key part should be in on Wed of next week or sooner. I will update when I receive it and do the "marry" process.

[Mav]

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[-Ray-]

My flip key quit flipping. I went to use it and I sorta had to force it open.
When I went to the dealer today, I got my car back with my key fixed. I didn't even ask them.

[WickedMom]

LOL! your FLIPPIN key!!

I have replaced a couple keys now, and I have a locksmith that has a mobile laser cutter. he duplicated the existing key and wahlah. it worked great!

[renmike]

LOL! your FLIPPIN key!!

I have replaced a couple keys now, and I have a locksmith that has a mobile laser cutter. he duplicated the existing key and wahlah. it worked great!

How much would something like that cost? Do you think another type of manufacturer's dealership could cut the key(s) if they could? Because, I think I've seen other brands use that type of key (I think VW, for one).

[R.Penguin]

LOL! your FLIPPIN key!!

I have replaced a couple keys now, and I have a locksmith that has a mobile laser cutter. he duplicated the existing key and wahlah. it worked great!

Yep, they are side-milled. Laser would work.

[DHmotorsports08]

they give you a key code with your keys when you buy the car but because your is used you probably dont have one. you take the key and the code to the locksmith and they just enter the code and it cuts the key. Thats what i was told.

[wreckwriter]

I BELIEVE THE KEY FOB CASE IS TOTALLY SEPERATE FROM THE TRANSMITTER AND THE KEY ITSELF.
THIS IS THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS....

Service Information
2009 Pontiac G8 | G8 Service Manual | Document ID: 2056853
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: Replacement of the transmitter battery should only be carried out by your authorised GM dealer.





•Insert a suitable tool between the two key halves (1).




Important: Do NOT twist the tool as damage to the key retaining tang will occur.

Important: While inserting the tool, push the remote half (2) away from the key half (1).

•Separate the two key halves (1, 2).




Important: Replace the battery when the range of the transmitter decreases to less than 7 m (23 ft).

•Insert a suitable tool between the two halves (1) of the transmitter case (2), as shown in illustration.
•Separate the two halves of the transmitter case (2).




•Remove the battery (1) from the transmitter case (2).
Installation Procedure




Important: Transfer the battery directly from the blister pack to the fob. Avoid finger contact with battery.

•Install the transmitter battery (2) inside of the transmitter case (1) with the positive (+) side down.




•Marry both halves of the transmitter case (1, 2).
•Close the transmitter case, listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.




•Marry the two halves (1 and 2) of the key by firmly pushing the two together, listen for an audible click to confirm fitting
•Synchronize the transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Programming.
© 2009 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.

Are there pictures for these instructions anywhere?

[wreckwriter]

Never mind, I found it. Hope I can replace batts without this thing needing reprogrammed..........