What to fo when someone steals keys ?
Asked by Shirley May 04, 2023 at 04:12 AM about the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Someone stold my car i got car back
but not the keys. Its a 2001 monte
carlo ss. I calledocksmith hr said
185.00 and will program it 125.00
without ptogramming it. Cant i just
buy a whole new keys and ignition ?
Im lost.
3 Answers
You can replace the ignition tumblers and keys but as you don’t have the old keys it can get expensive cause stuff has to be drilled out and then pieces removed and replaced with new and then it will still need to be reprogrammed so it will start and run. The locksmith can cut new keys and reprogram the system for the new keys so that way the old keys will no longer work. It is cheaper to go with just cut new keys and reprogramming.
You can just replace the lock cylinder but the new keys will have to be programmed to the vehicle to be able to start the engine. Your Monte Carlo has transponder keys that must be recognized by the security system computer. If the computer doesn't recognize the key it won't allow the engine to start and run. But shop around. A different locksmith may give you a better price. Hope that helps! Jim
