SPONSORED LINKS

Lost key starting my car

Tiny
AMANDAMINOR597
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
My car has a simple key with no chip. Is there any way to start my car and it run correctly without me replacing my lost keys or will it mess with the anti theft system? Only asking because I had a bad wreck over a month ago and lost my keys. I do not have a spare and it is outrageous to buy a new one. I have had a broken leg and not been able to work so I am broke and cannot afford a new key please help.
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, August 15th, 2016 AT 8:18 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
With the scenario you are posting any new key will have to be programmed to your car to work by a mechanic. I am not sure If that one uses a chip or not I do not think so because GM changed the way anti theft works around that time.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
AMANDAMINOR597
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
It does not have a chip in the key so I did not know if I started it without the key if it would mess anything up like for example; the lock cylinder is broke so it will turn on without the key. I am just scared to start it no knowing if it will mess anything up.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
The most that will happen is the anti theft will engage then it won't start or run until it's fixed.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 AT 5:56 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Ignition Switch Key Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links