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Old 10-26-2014, 09:28 PM
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Truck from starting? Even though it turns over?
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Yes. A damaged chip inside the key will do it. Hopefully you have another factory key. With out it new key programming can cost $400 to $600 or more.
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Yes. A damaged chip inside the key will do it. Hopefully you have another factory key. With out it new key programming can cost $400 to $600 or more.

Yikes........................Thanks for the tip. I do have two now, but maybe I should make another.

As it turns out, I think I have another way of fixing this issue. I will let you guys know.
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Yes. A damaged chip inside the key will do it. Hopefully you have another factory key. With out it new key programming can cost $400 to $600 or more.
Find a locksmith to do it..

I had it done for $75



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