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Originally Posted by biodiesel
Skid row, as I stated $300.00 is ok if that fixes it but if not, I am looking at two more new keys to fit another ignition switch, so the math looks like this:
first key try total loss $300+ new ignition switch (probably $500.00) + 2 more new keys to work on the new ignition switch ($600)=$1400.00 worth of trial and error and the car wont go any faster after the new key is installed!
I plan on taking the car to the dealership later this week and will follow up as this progresses.
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You didn't say whether you had the valet key I described above, so I am going to assume it was news to you. You might enquire from the dealer about a replacement. It's the creme-de-la-creme in light weight.
If you bought the car used, I could easily see that the key went missing, or even unoticed by you and, or the previous owner.
If memory serves, having bought mine new in 1999 - the valet ignition/door key fob was placed in the zipper bag containing the car's owners manual. Check in there - for this valet fob.
If money's tight, the lightweight valet fob (following>) will work indefinitely.
Here's mine in the following pic. (finger pointing to it) next to the much bigger and heavier electronic key fob: