GM Keys open other vehicles - Page 2

cardude007617 · 01-30-2008, 06:02 PM

yeah..... wouldnt most cars in that period have standard keyless entry though? i was thinking about that too

awfulwaffle · 01-30-2008, 06:48 PM

grand am key doesn't open alero but the alero key opens the ga.

lightningGA · 01-30-2008, 06:56 PM

no worries here....no key locks on the GA

caraudiodave · 01-31-2008, 12:10 AM

GM used two different style keys for that period, the two sided ones and the one sided ones (that require a different ignition key). i know you cant cross those up, but either way, its strange that this works. ill have to try it sometime.

SilverEcstasy · 01-31-2008, 05:56 AM

What's funny is, the media puts these stories out to educate people, but all it does is give unsuspecting theives new tricks and ways to break in. Awesome.

Bryan · 01-31-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightningGA

no worries here....no key locks on the GA

hahaa bastard. Me wants shaved door handles.

tomh · 01-31-2008, 07:53 AM

very interesting.. i know my cobalt/g6 keys only open the right car because i put them in the wrong cars all the time. (not saying they might not open others)

REM · 02-01-2008, 12:09 PM

This is true about GM keys, but it's not just GM keys that open multiple GM car doors. I took a Saturn that I owned a couple years ago to my local shop and dropped the key in the key drop box. The next day I received a phone call asking if there was a trick to starting my car because the key didn't turn the car on. When I went there to try it they gave me a non-GM key (I don't remember the make). They were using someone else's key. It opened my door, but wouldn't start the car. What are the odds that a key for another car that was in for repairs would open my car's doors? Scary. Why is it again that GM put chips in the key of some GM cars?

Ajaxus · 02-01-2008, 01:12 PM

what are the odds that a repair shop would use the wrong key on the wrong car?

rocketfast123 · 02-02-2008, 09:10 PM

Wow this is some old news. I should start taking the keys out the cars at the J/y before this gets around.

Mike3800 · 02-15-2008, 03:09 PM

Eh... nothing new, Ford keys for sure and probably other brands, same deal. A paper clip bent a certain way works as well. Get an alarm and/or insurance.

01-30-2008, 06:02 PM	#21
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	yeah..... wouldnt most cars in that period have standard keyless entry though? i was thinking about that too __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

01-30-2008, 06:56 PM	#23
lightningGA Bagged and Boosted!! AKA: Paul Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY area Age: 47 Posts: 1,424 Vehicle: Boosted 00 GA	no worries here....no key locks on the GA __________________ CARDOMAIN Not updated in forever!!! XCLUSIVE Car Club Eaton SUPER CHARGED!!!!!

01-31-2008, 12:10 AM	#24
caraudiodave Boring old man AKA: Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wood ranch, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle: '13 Camry hybrid	GM used two different style keys for that period, the two sided ones and the one sided ones (that require a different ignition key). i know you cant cross those up, but either way, its strange that this works. ill have to try it sometime. __________________ 2013 Toyota Camry hybrid: Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.5 (1000 x 1), Dynaudio MD100 (1" tweeters), Dynaudio MW160 (6.5" mids), Eclipse SW8812 (12" aluminum cone subwoofer)

01-31-2008, 05:56 AM	#25
SilverEcstasy boosted..finally! AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 Vehicle: 08.5 MS3 GT	What's funny is, the media puts these stories out to educate people, but all it does is give unsuspecting theives new tricks and ways to break in. Awesome. __________________ Mike 2008.5 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring - mine 2008.5 CWP Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD - hers

01-31-2008, 07:53 AM	#27
tomh GAGT - Member AKA: Tom Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lock Haven, PA Age: 36 Posts: 860 Vehicle: 09 Chevy Silverado LT	very interesting.. i know my cobalt/g6 keys only open the right car because i put them in the wrong cars all the time. (not saying they might not open others) __________________ My Cardomain My M5 / G6 Message Forum

01-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#22
awfulwaffle the sneakiest doom AKA: Alexei Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 163 Vehicle: 2004 GAGT Coupe	grand am key doesn't open alero but the alero key opens the ga.

02-01-2008, 12:09 PM	#28
REM GAGT - Member AKA: Ryan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 39 Posts: 30 Vehicle: 2012 Nissan Leaf SL	This is true about GM keys, but it's not just GM keys that open multiple GM car doors. I took a Saturn that I owned a couple years ago to my local shop and dropped the key in the key drop box. The next day I received a phone call asking if there was a trick to starting my car because the key didn't turn the car on. When I went there to try it they gave me a non-GM key (I don't remember the make). They were using someone else's key. It opened my door, but wouldn't start the car. What are the odds that a key for another car that was in for repairs would open my car's doors? Scary. Why is it again that GM put chips in the key of some GM cars? __________________ Ryan

02-15-2008, 03:09 PM	#31
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	Eh... nothing new, Ford keys for sure and probably other brands, same deal. A paper clip bent a certain way works as well. Get an alarm and/or insurance.

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