1996 Pontiac Firebird
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County
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1996 Pontiac Firebird
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1996 Pontiac Firebird MECHANICAL-KEY Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Got a call from a guy near Ventura Music Hall in Ventura. His 1996 Firebird would crank but not start, SECURITY light glowing solid on the dash. He had been sitting there for about twenty minutes trying it over and over, which is the worst thing you can do with VATS because every failed attempt resets the lockout timer.
I told him to leave the key in the ON position and stop cranking. Just let it sit.
When I pulled up, the car was exactly where he described it, nose-in against the curb, hood still warm. I checked his original key first. The resistor pellet in the blade was there, but the contacts were corroded and one side had a visible crack running through it. The VATS module under the dash, mounted to the steering column harness, was reading the resistance as out of range and killing the fuel injectors.
I measured the pellet with a multimeter to confirm the resistance value. His was a number 6 pellet, roughly 3.74 kilohms. Cut a fresh B62 blank with the correct VATS pellet matched to that value, checked continuity across the new pellet contacts, and slid it in.
SECURITY light cycled once and went off. Engine fired clean.
The whole thing took less than twenty minutes. He said the dealer quoted him a tow plus a wait of several days. He drove home that afternoon instead.
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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”
“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.”
“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”
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