I wouldn't worry about the lock not working if you used a non-standard key.
The VATS system makes you wait a couple of minutes between tries (If you are
using a decoder to cut a new key) and 15 minutes every 5 tries. It won't
burn out or otherwise harm the ignition system.
Preacher
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----- Original Message -----
From: <fdedip@whale-mail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re[5]: DML: Remote Start Key question
> No deal. I'm just relating the info given me by the manufacturer.
> In the original question, the remote starter installation guy would
> have the same info, so that is where he was coming from. Besides,
> the way they word it in the manual, it sounds like the ignition might
> lock up if the wrong key is used, and that would suck....
> BTW, earlier you said that the special ignition keys had a thicker
> handle. Well, I haven't looked at keys from other vehicles that have
> this feature, but the black plastic part of the handle of my keys is
> plenty big enough to hold something like that. Have you ever seen
> the microchips they inject in pets for id purposes? Slightly larger
> than a grain of rice. You could fit several of them in the handle of
> a 98 Dakota key.
> Flip
>
>
> That's fine... But the bets still on. Go to a local locksmith and
> stand there
> while he cuts a dupe so you know he's not putting any mystery codes
> in while
> you're not looking.
>
> Is you in or is you out?
> Tom
> ----
> The "special" ignition keys have a chip or something in 'em which
> makes the
> handle part much larger or thicker than normal. The standard keys
> have no such
> feature.
>
>
>
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