Ignition lock cylinder programming

210,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LISA YARIJIAN HARPER
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I lost my keys. if I change the ignition lock cylinder will my car start or do I have to have it reprogrammed?
Feb 21, 2020 at 3:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You are right around the time when the keys were coded with the immobilizer It could go either way Chances are, however, it will need programmed.

I would have you send a pic of the key, but that's the problem. LOL

To save a headache, you may want to contact a locksmith and have him make the key for you. That way, you won't have to replace the tumbler.

Joe
Feb 21, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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