wrapped key or key box?

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Topic: wrapped key or key box?

Posted By: alarep5
Subject: wrapped key or key box?
Date Posted: February 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Do you guys prefer to wrap keys or use key box/coffins?

I just installed in an 05 cobalt and had to wrap a key because a key box woul;d not work?

I always thought key boxes were better than an old fashioned wrap, I really never trusted manually wrapped keys. But i may be changing my mind now.

I also had an older chrysler mini van a couple years ago and that did the same thing.

Oh, and yes i tried to use a key replacement module and that didn't work either.

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OLDSCHOOL - If the wire is there,...use it.

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Posted By: phil6710
Date Posted: February 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM

If I have to use a key in an install I always wrap and use a relay.

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Solartech Window Tinting and Electronics,contract installer

Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: February 21, 2011 at 11:53 PM

I've always used data bypasses when its an option and have always had better luck than any instance using a key. A PKUMUX works awesome on cobalts and save you from worrying about the relays too