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I bought a 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, and the ignition key doesn't work for the door locks...i called the dealership, and asked if they could cut me door keys but the guy insisted it should be the same as the ignition and said to call a locksmith...any alternatives?

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23 minutes ago, Dragoness88888 said:

I bought a 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, and the ignition key doesn't work for the door locks...i called the dealership, and asked if they could cut me door keys but the guy insisted it should be the same as the ignition and said to call a locksmith...any alternatives?

Probably had the lock cylinder changed out for the ignition at some point.  Better option would be to call a locksmith, not the dealership.  A locksmith might be able to get you a couple of matching lock cylinders for your doors with your current.  Or you will have to have both doors and the ignition changed out to get them to match if he can't.

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12 hours ago, Dragoness88888 said:

I bought a 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, and the ignition key doesn't work for the door locks...i called the dealership, and asked if they could cut me door keys but the guy insisted it should be the same as the ignition and said to call a locksmith...any alternatives?

Buy new ignition cylinder and assemble it to match the current door key.  Im pretty sure when you buy an ignition cylinder they send you all the pins and you have to assemble the lock to match your existing key.

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May be it IS different key? My 94' Chevy Suburban K2500, 96' Ford F250xl, and my company's 98' GMC Savana 2500, they all have 2 different keys for ignition and door locks.

 

I think 2 keys is not bad. I store the ignition key in the cab, attach the door key on my key ring. Every time I drive my Suburban or F250, just put the door key with key ring in my pocket after open the door, then grab the ignition key to start driving. I never worry about lock my key in my vehicle.

 

A mechanic told me the key with heavy key ring swing around can cause ignition lock cylinder abrasion.

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