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Old 04-10-2005, 10:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lietuviai
I could only imagine what one of those "smart" keys costs to replace.
$150


Quote:
Originally Posted by DslBnz
I can't remember what rumor I heard, but I think you can only use the Smart key few thousands of times before having to replace it. The key projects a unique code to the ignition everytime you put it into the ignition.
200,000 times per key. 8 keys are alloted per vehicle's EIS. Each key has 2 replacement keys available = 24 keys total for every car.
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