finklejag 4 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) I bought a new flip key from ikeyless and had my dealer laser cut it for free. Now I can unlock and lock the drivers door with the remote. Super easy to program. Just insert your original key and turn the car ON. Then remove it and insert the new key and start the engine. Enjoy your new flip key! Edited March 29, 2017 by finklejag LittleBlue! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eric1984 16 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Never knew we could get one of those without having power locks. How much was the key? Link to post Share on other sites
finklejag 4 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 The LS driver side door has a power lock only. Do you notice that it locks on drive off and unlocks when you remove the key? The key was $56.00 shipped. Link to post Share on other sites
Eric1984 16 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, finklejag said: Do you notice that it locks on drive off and unlocks when you remove the key? Yeah, I noticed that but I don't really consider that power locks. By power locks, I meant being able to unlock the passenger door as well as the driver door with a key fob. Shouldn't be that hard to make the passenger power, though. Edited March 29, 2017 by Eric1984 Link to post Share on other sites
JonBoy470 5 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 This is very intriguing. The LS model also doesn't have a remote open or unlock for the rear hatch, despite the fact that the latch is electrically operated when you use the key. This suggests possibilities to remotely open the trunk: Get the 4 button version, with the button to open the trunk. Get the 3 button version, and install the LT trim panel and the release button. Get the 3 button version, and drill/install a release button into the existing LS trim panel. Spark.023 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Like to remind all members to please be courteous to each other. This is a great site and would like it to stay that way. tfraser3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gomer 1 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) So my wife bought her a Spark LS yesterday. She is a hospice nurse and drives wads of miles. We thought this would be a good car for her to drive until the wheels fall off of. Anyway I'm very intrigued by the flip key and fob. Not to worried about most of the lacking amenities but keyless entry would be very handy for her. She carries a lot of stuff in and out of patients houses and the keyless would be a great help on her return trip to the car. I'm curious did the dealer program the transponder when they cut it or does the car do this when you train it? I would assume the training is just for the keyless entry and not the transponder. Edited September 9, 2017 by Gomer Spark.023 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.tozzi 66 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 9:47 PM, Eric1984 said: Yeah, I noticed that but I don't really consider that power locks. By power locks, I meant being able to unlock the passenger door as well as the driver door with a key fob. Shouldn't be that hard to make the passenger power, though. That would be central locking Eric, and can be done easily with a cheap door lock kit https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220PRPDL45/Audiovox-PRO-PDL-45-door-lock-actuators.html since one door is powered and has a locking pin with a rod it would activate the other doors. The only pita is running the wires to the doors and finding spots to mount the actuators. Link to post Share on other sites
SilverSpark 1 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 How much the dealer charge for cutting the key? Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger 0 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Has anyone else accomplish this through ikeyless.com. I called the dealer and they are clueless with regards to the door being powered. Link to post Share on other sites
nix480 2 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 i know this is an old thread but I thought I would leave my experience in case anyone is searching the internet for another example of someone this worked for. I have a 2016 Spark LS and it was delivered with a standard transponder key. I purchased the Chevy branded switchblade key fob with lock, unlock, and panic buttons from a local locksmith (I like to support local small businesses whenever I can). It cost me about $65 for the key and cutting, and I was able to program it myself. I turned the car on (not the engine) with my original button-less key, then I removed it when the instrument panel lights turned off. Next, I repeated the procedure with my new key with entry buttons. That was it. I have a new key and I can unlock my driver door remotely. Of course this is the only door that I can unlock as it is the only door with power and an actuator. I mostly drive solo and when I do have a passenger this is a small enough car that letting someone in isn't cumbersome, so I do not see this as an issue. The panic button will not work ,which was expected since there is no alarm system. Hope someone finds this helpful! Spark.023 and Bobby MSME 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby MSME 100 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Nice thread..nix480!! Quite useful for someone who wants to lock /unlock car from distance. Such as an individual getting back into the car during dark hours without security. Don't have to fumble with keys and keyhole. I depend on "My Chevrolet" App to open my driver side lock. I tested it, and works fine. Nobody has robbed me since I dress to look like a ...well....wear baseball cap backwards or wear a hoodie in dangerous neighborhoods and walk fast LOL Last time I traveled to south Asia, which was long time ago, I had plastered a large address label on my suitcase showing my Chicago address. And I wore a felt hat pulled down on my forehead. People actually gave me space, probably thought I must be associated with Al Capone who is quite famous worldwide. LittleBlue! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tonythesp 0 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 i have a 2016 spark ls so i wanted to give this a shot after just having the normal ls key with no buttons i decided to go on amazon and purchase a 5 button flip key for $12 the key has the unlock button the lock button the trunk release button the automatic start button and the alarm button. after getting the flip key cut and doing the easiest programming of a key i have ever done the only buttons that work are the lock, unlock, and the alarm button- the alarm button makes the car beep about 4 times. i wasn't worried about the automatic start button working i knew it wouldn't but i really wanted the trunk release button to work unfortunately it didn't. thought this might be helpful to anyone who was curious like i was to see if more buttons would work. at least now i dont have to keep inserting my key to unlock my car door. Link to post Share on other sites
19sparkpower 1 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Can you send me the link to that key fob and how to program it?? I would love to just lock and unlock with a key fob! Link to post Share on other sites
JonBoy470 5 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Hi all. Be aware that, for the 2017 and later cars, the procedure NIX480 outlined above requires *two* working keys. If you have just one, you’ll need to visit a dealer (or have access to a GDS or aftermarket scan tool with immobilizer functionality) Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Dockrey 97 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 hours ago, JonBoy470 said: Hi all. Be aware that, for the 2017 and later cars, the procedure NIX480 outlined above requires *two* working keys. If you have just one, you’ll need to visit a dealer (or have access to a GDS or aftermarket scan tool with immobilizer functionality) According to the 2017 owners manual it can be done it just takes the long way where it takes thirty minutes or longer. You start with the new key, and once its done program the old key. Link to post Share on other sites
DSMProject 0 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 10/8/2018 at 10:59 PM, Tiger said: Has anyone else accomplish this through ikeyless.com. I called the dealer and they are clueless with regards to the door being powered. I would not use them. I just went through that process and they are generic keys. I found OEM flip key on eBay for less money. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333546276266 Make sure you do your homework before just buying from someone else's recommendation! Link to post Share on other sites
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