Ignition key

Charlie L · 01-19-2009, 04:01 PM

Dose anyone know what key patter was used for Alpine coach ignition keys. I managed to loose one for my 2005 Alpine. I went to a good local lock smith and he thought that it was a GM key. We’ve tried several different patterns and none have worked. The groves in the side if the keys just don’t match. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

takepride · 01-19-2009, 06:29 PM

Mine used a Strattech 1098 blank

OldForester · 01-19-2009, 07:15 PM

Our 2006 used a GM Key blank.

Jim A · 01-20-2009, 07:08 AM

A local locksmith matched mine with no problem, but it was so long ago I forgot what blank he used. It has "ILCO" logo on it, as well as "1970", "RA4" and "AM" stamped on it. Hope that helps.

Louie & Linda · 01-21-2009, 05:09 AM

I was told the blank used to replacate mine was an AMC (American Motors Corp) key blank.

Dave and Jaime · 01-21-2009, 12:29 PM

My 2005 Alpine used the same blank as Jim A:

ILCO
1970
RA4
AM

Got it from a general hardware store (not a walmart or lowes, who said they couldn't match).

Charlie L · 01-23-2009, 09:31 AM

Thanks all. This should help.

Charlie Leonard

Dave and Jaime · 01-23-2009, 03:50 PM

The day I bought my used Alpine, the dealer gave me 2 ignition keys. Within 5 minutes of taking delivery, I inserted the first key, which promptly broke off in the ignition, leaving me with just 1 key. After getting the broken part removed with a needle nose pliers, I made it my mission to get several replacement keys right away!