spare key?

[coolgrinder33]

i need another key for my alero, but i heard that i needed to program a little chip inside of the key in order for it to start the car(because of the security system).is this true because its sounds like b/s.i thought i could just go to ace hardware and have them cut me another key and it would work
anyone have experience?

[Cliff8928]

Nope, the Alero has Passlock which doesn't need the key to be programmed.

Passkey is the one that needs the key programmed.

[coolgrinder33]

nice.
can any remote be programed or does it have to be specifically for the alero

[zzyzzx]

Nope, the Alero has Passlock which doesn't need the key to be programmed.

Passkey is the one that needs the key programmed.

Bolded for clarity. I had to read it a few times,

[cherrington17]

for the remote... i think it has to at least be a GM remote. (they used the same ones for alot of cars)

[whiterider00]

ya, they use the same remote for a great deal of cars. look on ebay, theres usually great deals on used ones. and thay come with instructions on how to program it to your car.