Keys

[Johnnynomad]

I bought my car, and the owner doesn't know where the original actual Key is? Can I go to the Cadillac dealership and order a Key, to fit my Car? I know I can get a Blank, I was just wondering if the Caddy dealer can order me a Key from the Vin Number? Thanks

 

[Rob]

Moving thread from New Member Introductions forum to XLR Tech forum...

 

[pure zen]

Johnny,,, Yes, go to a GM dealership with your VIN # and they should be able to cut you a key that will access the rear bumper area "slot" to access the car if you ever have a battery failure. I had a duplicate key cut for an additional backup key at Home Depot for $2.50,,, which I thought was very reasonable.
Good luck

p z

 

[Johnnynomad]

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Johnny,,, Yes, go to a GM dealership with your VIN # and they should be able to cut you a key that will access the rear bumper area "slot" to access the car if you ever have a battery failure. I had a duplicate key cut for an additional backup key at Home Depot for $2.50,,, which I thought was very reasonable.
Good luck

p z

Thanks

 

[rexster314]

If you have the owner's manual, check in the pockets of it. I found a key that fits in a wallet or billfold when we bought our XLR

 

[xlrlist01]

If you have the owner's manual, check in the pockets of it. I found a key that fits in a wallet or billfold when we bought our XLR

You might want to carry a spare fob battery in the trunk too. That way if a fob battery goes out, once you are back in to your XLR, you have a spare handy and can get the fob working again.

 

[Johnnynomad]

Thanks for all the Help, I got a new Key at the dealership, cost me $57, and then I bought a New Fob on Amazon $36. I used the info on the site to program the new fob easy breezy, now I feel a little more at ease. Thanks Again

 

[xlrlist01]

Thanks for all the Help, I got a new Key at the dealership, cost me $57, and then I bought a New Fob on Amazon $36. I used the info on the site to program the new fob easy breezy, now I feel a little more at ease. Thanks Again

To add a lighter note.

I once took my XLR on a long journey as you do. Day came when the fob failed to open the trunk. No problem I'll get the key and... Aha, that wasn't my brightest ever move. I had locked the bag with the key in it in the trunk. I was a very long way from access to a spare key, it was late at night and I wanted my stuff so I could check in to the hotel. After many button presses, the trunk opened and I have never locked the key in the trunk again.