Stolen keys - GM keycode required

M Shakespeare

CCCUK Member
Help required!
Recently I have had all of my keys (C6 2005) stolen after a break-in, including the trunk key. I have ordered replacement key fobs and blank trunk keys from the US but a Master Locksmith near me requires the GM key code to cut the trunk keys for access before re-programming the fobs and deleting the originals.
I have emailed the parts department at GM requesting info on how to obtain the key codes as I do not have the original build sheet but I have received a response saying they are unable to support any International requests without a customer code.
I am stuck as to what to do next, I have no keys to access my car, the battery is probably dead by now and the car is currently parked on my drive on axle stands with the wheels hidden in case those a-holes with the keys ever decide to come back for the car!
Any advice is appreciated on how to obtain the key codes from GM or any other alternatives to get entry. Aside from breaking a window I am out of ideas!
Thanks
 

teamzr1

Supporting vendor
GM uses only key different key codes, as I show below
Do you recall if the ign key has a little pellet showing ?
If so
Key maker has to cut each key with the key codes below, test to unlock door
and if not then make another one with different code as below my chart, etc

Worse case they make a key to unlock door, alarm would go off but then open hood and disconnect battery
Then could at least put a charger on battery

BTW, this VATs crap is useless as crooks have those 15 keys, when I am tuning the PCM I turn VATS off
so from then only a normal key can be used


VATSResistanceTable.jpg
 

M Shakespeare

CCCUK Member
GM uses only key different key codes, as I show below
Do you recall if the ign key has a little pellet showing ?
If so
Key maker has to cut each key with the key codes below, test to unlock door
and if not then make another one with different code as below my chart, etc

Worse case they make a key to unlock door, alarm would go off but then open hood and disconnect battery
Then could at least put a charger on battery

BTW, this VATs crap is useless as crooks have those 15 keys, when I am tuning the PCM I turn VATS off
so from then only a normal key can be used
Thanks for the reply.
The C6 is keyless and doesn't have an ignition key. The trunk keys do not have the pellet on them, I think VATS was discontinued after the C5 model
 

teamzr1

Supporting vendor
Damn, yea I just looked at C6s and see no pellet -(

You need to contact a GM dealer, show proof of ownership and with the VIN number would then know what cut of key should be
and then program new FOBs
 

Roscobbc

Moderator
Just got off the phone from Kevin Boyce and he said 'officially' you'll need to speak with either Ian Allen Motors or Parts USA, both authorised GM dealers to get your keys programmed - and, seemingly that is usually done on the dealer premises - unless you can find an independant specialist who has the required software. Sorry I can't be of more help.
 

phild

CCCUK Member
Just got off the phone from Kevin Boyce and he said 'officially' you'll need to speak with either Ian Allen Motors or Parts USA, both authorised GM dealers to get your keys programmed - and, seemingly that is usually done on the dealer premises - unless you can find an independant specialist who has the required software. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I had to have my car physically at Ian Allen for them to make the reprogramming of a new key work correctly. They were quick and efficient and i used them to get the correct key from the US.
 

craigyboy

CCCUK Member
I had to have my car physically at Ian Allen for them to make the reprogramming of a new key work correctly. They were quick and efficient and i used them to get the correct key from the US.
was yours a US or UK spec car? As I know they couldnt program a new fob for UK spec .
 
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