Blank keys via eBay

[Red94Roadster]

I've got a 94 RT/10 with the standard chrysler FOB and keys. I've seen several Viper blanks on eBay that are a bit more appealing. Does anyone know if they're legite? What do I need to look for to ensure compatibility? Also, what does it mean when they say "This is not a transponder key."

Thanks.

 

[bloose]

I bought a couple off of ebay, worked great. It's a standard key format that Chysler/Dodge used in a number of vehicles. It's not a transponder key because it doesn't have a chip in it that needs to talk to a computer to authorize the engine to start. Vipers (at least until 2002) don't use a transponder system.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I bought my Snake head key off Ebay when I bought my Viper and it works great. I think I paid $20 or so

 

[Cop Magnet]

Yeah, dealer wanted $150, bought mine for $20 on ebay and had the Ace hardware cut it for pocket change. Ridiculous.

 

[snampro]

I bought one and use it all the time, looks cool, wife thinks it is lame, but I like it...

 

[CO GTS]

I got a red one for about $20 on eBay, had it cut at the hardware store and its works great!

 

[ViperJames]

I also bought the snake head on ebay...Only issue, it was not really made for GEN1 cars...it works but mine you have to pull out a millimeter or 2 from being all the way in, in order to turn it. But i am over all happy.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I also bought the snake head on ebay...Only issue, it was not really made for GEN1 cars...it works but mine you have to pull out a millimeter or 2 from being all the way in, in order to turn it. But i am over all happy.

Thats wierd. Mine works fine and I have a Gen 1 steering column

 

[ViperJoe]

I think with ANY ebay purchase you look at the sellers feedback and ask questions.

I have bought 2 from vendors on ebay selling Viper key blanks

 

[IL96RT10]

I have one w/ the genIII viper and Fangs facing forward and you have to make sure it is all the way in b/4 it will let you turn it. It wa sonly $12 on ebay and like $.40 to have it cut

 

[klamathpro]

Yes, most of them are real. I bought a DC snakehead key for $18 shipped and it came in a DC bag, had Home depot cut it and it works great.

 

[ZEUS]

Got two, official DC sealed baggies. Awesome. $20 each

 

[joe117]

"Only issue, it was not really made for GEN1 cars...it works but mine you have to pull out a millimeter or 2 from being all the way in, in order to turn it."

I'm thinking that was a problem caused by the cutting.

I bought a couple on Ebay.
The local hardware screwed up one trying to cut it.
So I went to a Dodge dealer. They also screwed up a second one while cutting it.
The guy at the dealer said he would replace it. I said ok.

He ordered one and when I came to pick it up, he said
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT THING COST????

He said it was over $100.

He gave me the new one but he wouldn't try to cut it for me.

 

[DrugDr]

I also ordered keys from eBay.The snake head keys are OEM and work perfectly. The black rubber OEM keys (Cobra head) although listed for 1998-2004 do not insert easily into ignition, too thick.I will keep for spares. I cut my own keys and they operate just fine

 

[fayardp]

I ordered blanks on Ebay for the Viper twice, and they always worked perfectly. Look a hell of lot better than the Chrysler key, where everyone thinks you own a Neon.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Look a hell of lot better than the Chrysler key, where everyone thinks you own a Neon.

They could also think you own Jon Voight's Lebaron

 

[Kaya]

I have a 2006 and bought a blue sneaky pete key from ebay and I use it instead of the original keys. It works fine and I think I paid 30 dollars.

 

[SNAKE BITE]

Yep, I got one off ebay many years ago. It is the only key I use and it works perfectly.

 

[twinturbo3150]

I have a viper key blank, highest bidder!!!!!