rayner601
Dedicated LVC Member
Ok, I don't like the idea of having to pay $20+ for a key and I really don't like the idea of having only one key so I decided to make one. Here's how.
You will need:
1 PATS key from a 2nd gen car, this can be found in a junked car in the j/y or pull a part
1 Axxess 24 or 24R blank (Wal-Mart) You can have this cut to a key that works in the car now or later, your choice.
1 heat source
a bit of epoxy suitable for plastic
Step 1: Heat metal part of PATS key with heat source until the metal can be pulled out with pliers (about 1 min or so with an electric stove on high)
Step 2: Do step one with new key blank.
Step 3: Clean up edges on PATS key plastic. Using the PATS key metal as a template, grind the new key blank head to match.
Step 4: Mix up epoxy to mfrs directions and put a SMALL amount in hole in PATS key head and on 24 blank. Insert 24 blank into PATS head. It will require some wiggling to get it in all the way. Let epoxy cure.
Step 5: Clean up edges around metal and plastic on New PATS key.
PROGRAMMING
I know the manual says that you need 2 programmed keys to add another, but on a feeling I tried the old method: Insert programmed key in ignition and turn to run but do not start engine. Turn off and remove key. Within 15 seconds, insert new key and turn to run but DO NOT START ENGINE. Antitheft light should be on and not blinking. Turn off ignition. New key is now programmed.
EDIT--After a bit of research, 97s have what's called PATS I. This means that if there is at least ONE programmed key in memory, you can program up to 6 more keys into memory (The 2 from the factory + the 6 you can do.) By what I can tell, 98s have the PATS II which have to have 2 programmed keys to be able to program the others. Reference: http://www.1-800-pdq-keys.com/news.htm
You will need:
1 PATS key from a 2nd gen car, this can be found in a junked car in the j/y or pull a part
1 Axxess 24 or 24R blank (Wal-Mart) You can have this cut to a key that works in the car now or later, your choice.
1 heat source
a bit of epoxy suitable for plastic
Step 1: Heat metal part of PATS key with heat source until the metal can be pulled out with pliers (about 1 min or so with an electric stove on high)
Step 2: Do step one with new key blank.
Step 3: Clean up edges on PATS key plastic. Using the PATS key metal as a template, grind the new key blank head to match.
Step 4: Mix up epoxy to mfrs directions and put a SMALL amount in hole in PATS key head and on 24 blank. Insert 24 blank into PATS head. It will require some wiggling to get it in all the way. Let epoxy cure.
Step 5: Clean up edges around metal and plastic on New PATS key.
PROGRAMMING
I know the manual says that you need 2 programmed keys to add another, but on a feeling I tried the old method: Insert programmed key in ignition and turn to run but do not start engine. Turn off and remove key. Within 15 seconds, insert new key and turn to run but DO NOT START ENGINE. Antitheft light should be on and not blinking. Turn off ignition. New key is now programmed.
EDIT--After a bit of research, 97s have what's called PATS I. This means that if there is at least ONE programmed key in memory, you can program up to 6 more keys into memory (The 2 from the factory + the 6 you can do.) By what I can tell, 98s have the PATS II which have to have 2 programmed keys to be able to program the others. Reference: http://www.1-800-pdq-keys.com/news.htm
