Key Duplication Procedure

Key Duplication Procedure:

KEY REPLACEMENT (SPARE KEY AVAILABLE)

The J35628 Interrogator or equivalent must be used to determine the proper electrical code of the key.

1. Insert the customer's spare ignition key into the Key Code Reader on the J35628 Interrogator.

2. Press the On-Off rocker switch to the ON position.

3. A number from 1 to 15 will appear in the window designating the electrical code of the key.

4. Cut a new key having the electrical code determined from the J35628 Interrogator.

5. Start the engine using the new key to insure that the key is correct both mechanically and electrically.

KEY REPLACEMENT (NO SPARE KEY AVAILABLE)

The electrical and mechanical key codes are recorded on the selling dealers new car vehicle invoice. Consult the dealer or follow the procedure below, to replace the key.

1. If the Ignition Key is lost and there is no spare key. determine the mechanical code from the code on the Ignition Key Lock Cylinder.

2. Cut a new key to this mechanical code. Use a blank PASS Key test key which has no resistance pellet. This key will be used to operate the Ignition Switch for the remaining steps.

3. Remove the hush panel under the steering column and disconnect C208 (two-cavity connector leading into the steering column).

4. Insert the male half of the connector into the female pigtail connector from the J35628 Interrogator.

5. Set the Key Code Selector on the Interrogator (J-35628 or equivalent) to "1".

6. Attempt to Start engine using the key made in step 2.

^ If engine starts, the Key Code Selector is set to the correct electrical code. Cut a new key having this electrical code. The new key will be customer's replacement key.

^ If engine does not start, turn Ignition Switch to OFF, then turn the Key Code Selector to the next higher position. Wait four minutes and attempt to start the engine using the new electrical code. Use the 4 minute Timer on the J35628 Interrogator to indicate the 4 minute interval. Start the Timer by depressing the "Start" rocker switch. The red indicator will turn off at the end of a four minute interval. This procedure must be repeated until the engine can be started. Cut a new key having the electrical code which allowed the car to start.