2017 Colorado LT Ignition key programming

[Calvin Walsh]

  I have an ignition key, the locksmith cut, but said he did not have new enough tools to program it. I went to the dealer-- $110.00 to program. I feel this is crazy. If I had both original keys, I could do it myself. Problem is- I lost one key, so I only have one.  Why does this have to be so expensive? I already have the key, and it will open doors etc, junt not start the vehicle. Maybe should have bought a Dakota instead.

 

[aero10]

That's a pretty standard price across dealerships. Ford and GM both use programmed keys, I don't know about FCA but would think they would. Safety is why they require two keys to do it yourself; otherwise, anyone you lent a key to could make their own. With that said, since FORScan is available for Ford's, they can be programmed without two keys. Unfortunately I've been unable to find a GM equivalent to FORScan.