Duplication of Keys

KEY DUPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Key Replacement (Spare Key Available)

The J 35628-A VATS/PASS Interrogator 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 J 35628-A VATS/PASS Interrogator.

2. Press the On-Off switch to ON.

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

4. Cut a new key which has the electrical code determined from the J 35628-A VATS/PASS 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)

Removal And Installation:

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. The code may also be determined from the dealer invoice for the car, or from the Pontiac Zone Office.


2. Cut a new key to this mechanical code. This key becomes a test key and is used to operate the Ignition Switch for the remaining steps. The resistance of this key does not matter for the remaining steps.

3. Remove the hush panel under the steering column and disconnect C228 (two-cavity connector leading into the steering column).

4. Insert the male half of the connector into the female pigtail connector from the J 35628-A VATS/PASS Interrogator.

5. Set the Key Code Selector on the J 35628-A VATS/PASS Interrogator 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 the 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 J 35628-A VATS/PASS 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 4-minute interval.) Repeat this step until the engine starts. Cut a new key with the electrical code which allowed the vehicle to start.