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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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anyone know if the manual key can be cut at any locksmith? i found an uncut key from ebay and was thinking of getting it cut myself since the dealer is asking for $90
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ca1vN
anyone know if the manual key can be cut at any locksmith? i found an uncut key from ebay and was thinking of getting it cut myself since the dealer is asking for $90
I'd imagine at least some could... FYI though the key, already cut to your VIN, is only about 60 bucks from sewell
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Locksmith could do the job. Hit them up and see how much they want for it
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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It has to be a locksmith that can do inner-cut keys, but I would think you could find one in your area.

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