How do you get a spare key?

Question

I have a 97 Cavalier and need to get a key made for the door. Here is the thing, I had bought this used from a dealer 2 years ago, have always used the power remote . Well...it had died so when I tried to use my key to open the door it doesn't work. My key only starts the car and that is it so I need to get a key to open the door and the trunk. Does anyone know how I can go about this and the cost??

Answer 1

Cheapest way to go is to get a new battery for the remote ( anywhere from 3-5 bucks) and reprogram the remote.  look in the owner's manual for instruction on how to do that or for an online owner's manual go to www.gmownercenter.yahoo.com

Answer 2

contact a lock and key shop, they should be able to help.

Answer 3

Do try the passenger side door with the key. It just might work.  

Just buy a new battery for the remote ?

Hire a locksmith .  Cost me $40  that was a while back, but it should still be under $100

Answer 4

Your car was more than likely broken into at one time and the lock was changed.  A lock smith will be expensive because they have to remove the lock, disassemble, and cut a key to the tumblers which is a lot of work.  Cheapest way is go to a junk yard and get a new lock with the key and have someone install or fix your remote.  Good luck.