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Old Apr 2, 2025 | 05:32 PM
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red_2005_convertible
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From: Escondido, Ca
Default Re: Out of Reasonable Options

Hi, sorry to hear about your issue. One thought is to delete the security feature from the ECU (still expensive, ~$400), and then have a locksmith drill out your ignition and driver door tumblers, install new tumblers and give you a new key. You'll probably lose the remote fob features (open and close doors, panic button) and the security features (only the right key with transponder chip able to start the car), but it'll be back on the road. The advantage of this method is you don't have to take the dash apart, nor remove the ignition - neither is hard, just time consuming.
-Jerry
 
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