A friend of mine has a 98 with a worn ignition key. I haven't personally seen the key, but he says it's worn to the point where it's almost straight. At times he has to wiggle the key in order to turn the cylinder.

I've searched eBay, and they have the cylinders seperate. So far, the dealer is the only place that sells them as a kit, but it's over $500 for all five cylinders. I'm trying to use one key just has before.

Edit: Incase you're wondering, the parts stores only sell the ignition cylinder.

 

Usually what happens is that you have to get a locksmith to make you a master key.

Of course, it couldn't hurt to try Amazon or a google search for it. Just make sure the website is accredited by paypal or the BBB before purchasing.

 

Are you saying, if we take the ignition cylinder to a locksmith, they can make a key from it?

 

i've heard the dealer can cut a new key from the vin, that might work...

if not, it's not too hard just to have two keys; just get one with a different color base

 

What I'm saying is that the cylinder can be "hacked" to accept the key you want to use. I'm not 100% sure how it works, but that's their trade. My advice for you is to call a locksmith and ask them if it's possible for them to program a certain key to a certain lock. Then explain to them your situation, that being that you want to keep the ignition cylinder to the same key as the doors. Make sure they're experienced with their trade. Always look for quality work. Plus that way you know the key will work.