2005 Cadillac CTS
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2005 Cadillac CTS Transponder key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
When a 2005 Cadillac CTS key is done wrong, the car fights it. The engine cranks but cuts fuel after two seconds. The push-to-start works for a few days then randomly shows "key not detected." Or the fob locks the doors but won't trigger the ignition. GM's body control module runs a deeper verification over multiple drive cycles, and a close-but-wrong chip will pass the first test but fail the second.
A customer at the tailor shop in Ventura had a key from another locksmith that started failing after about a week. Her CTS would start fine in the morning but by afternoon the push-to-start would intermittently refuse. She thought the car had an electrical problem, but it didn't. The key was the problem.
The other locksmith had programmed the wrong chip type. I used my VVDI2 to read the bad key's chip and confirmed the mismatch, then programmed a new fob with the correct chip matched to her FCC ID . I also replaced the weak battery that was adding to the detection issues.
The replacement has been working for months and cost her 179. Dealer would have charged 381. The difference between a key that works and a key that works for a week is the chip generation inside it.
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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”
“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”
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