Cadillac Eldorado Key Blanks
The same key should open the doors, trunk, and glove box on your Cadillac Eldorado, as well as operate the ignition. This makes purchasing Cadillac Eldorado key blanks for your vehicle a simple task, as youll only need one blank to create a working spare for the entire car.
Does the Eldorado require a chipped blank?Cadillac has been using the Eldorado badge for many years, which means you will need to know the year of your car in order to get the proper key blank. Eldorados made from 1970 to 1987 use an old-fashioned key blank with no special features. Those made from 1988 to 2003 use a vehicle anti-theft or VAT system. These systems require a key blank that contains a metal chip with a VAT number stamped on it. Because you do need to know the proper VAT number for your car to use VAT blanks, if you dont have it, your local Cadillac dealer can provide you with the necessary information.
How is a lost key replaced?Key blanks are used to make copies of a key, but sometimes the original is lost and there is no preexisting pattern to follow. Fortunately, Cadillac planned for this possibility. There should be a key code stamped on your cars ignition lock that will tell the locksmith how to cut your key blank. The ignition may have to be disassembled before this code can be read, however. If there is no code on your vehicle, your specific cut can be ascertained by running the VIN number through Cadillacs database.
What are gold keys?Cadillac is known as a luxury brand, and in some circles, owning one is a sign of prestige. In order to further this prestigious image and luxury feel, Cadillac offered a gold package to car buyers for a time. This package included a full tank of free gas and two 24-karat gold plated keys. Some Cadillac owners are still aware of this program and find gold Cadillac keys to be desirable. Genuine Cadillac gold blanks are still available.
What is a bump key?A bump key is a special type of pick designed to open a tumbler when the original key is missing or unavailable. They are used by paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to gain access to locked buildings and cars in case of emergency. A key blank is not the same thing as a bump key and will not operate as one.