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Locks/Ignition - Key Cutting Procedures

Model Soul[AM], Forte[TD]

Group Body (Interior and Exterior)(91)

Number KT2009061901

Date Friday, June 19, 2009

Area N.America

Subject
2010 Soul and Forte Key Cutting

-Description

If your dealership does not have a key duplication machine a local qualified automotive locksmith should be contacted to assist with code cutting or trace cutting keys for Soul and Forte.

If your dealership is equipped with a key duplication machine the following information may be helpful in cutting Soul and Forte Keys.

Soul and Forte key information:





Soul or Forte keys may be coded cut and/or trace cut with the following key duplication machines:

Framon, Winzer and Wurth

Code Cutting:

Framon manufactures the FRA-2001, a computerized key machine. It's sold by Winzer as the Accu-Cut and by Wurth as the Autocode. These machines can duplicate/cut key blanks using the vehicle's key code. All three of these machines must have the latest code software (version 9) in order to duplicate/cut a Soul or Forte key blank using the vehicle's key code. Version 9 code software will have the WC1001-3500 codes for the Soul, and will soon have the WD1001-3500 series codes in the program for the Forte.

Framon manufactures the DC-300 that is a manual operated key machine. This machine is sold by several companies as the DC-300 and by Wurth as the DuCode. Space key number 363 and cam 1FD/100B is needed to cut Soul/Forte keys on the DC-300 (DuCode) machine.

Framon, Wurth or Winzer can be contacted at the following phone numbers for assistance with acquiring updates, space keys and cams as needed. Framon (989)354-5623; Wurth (201) 825-2710; Winzer (800) 527-4126

Barnes Distribution (Curtis) PC+ and PC Flash

Barnes Distribution manufactures the PC+ and PC Flash both are computerized key duplication machines. The PC+ is an older version of the PC Flash. The PC+ uses floppy disks for updating code programs. The PC Flash uses a "flash" SD memory card for updating the code programs.

The latest code software version H2.5.0 needs to be installed on the PC+ or PC Flash machine prior to code cutting Soul keys. Software updates are installed by Barnes Distribution (Curtis) representatives. Please contact your Barnes distributor or Barnes Distribution hotline for assistance with updating your key machine. Barnes customer service number is (800) 726-9626.

Soul - Key Cutting Procedure:

Code cutting: If your PC+ or PC Flash has the latest software loaded (Version H2.5.0) you can cut Forte keys using the depth cutting procedure. This is an interim procedure for cutting Forte keys until the PC+ or PC Flash is updated with Forte key codes.

Depth cutting: For Forte key duplication by key code:

1. Obtain key code from DCS.

2. Log on to kdealer.net to obtain cut depths for individual Forte key codes. At the home page for kdealer.net click on Key Codes located on the side bar. Input your key code and select search. The next screen will display cut depths. Print the page or copy the cut depths for use at the Curtis computerized key cutter.

3. At the Curtis computerized key cutter -

a. Select F2 on the keyboard (Cut key by depths).

b. At the "KEY #:-------" prompt, enter KK7.

C. At the "Depths:------" prompt, enter the cut depths obtained from kdealer.net.

d. After the key is cut on both sides the next prompt will ask if you want to cut another key with the same code, press "S" for the same code. Due to key blank hardness, the cutting wheel might not remove enough material from the key blank. Therefore, it's recommended to cut the same key blank twice to ensure the key works properly.

Trace cutting: This procedure works for Soul and Forte keys.

Select "Trace Cutting" function key F3. At the screen prompt input KK7 for the key type. Then follow the on screen prompts to complete the trace cutting procedure. After trace cutting a key, verify that the trace cut key operates all vehicle locks.