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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ttocs" data-source="post: 1496436" data-attributes="member: 11896">it probably is.  IF you hold the metal key side down sometimes you can see a small oval/circle in the plastic where the chip is inserted.I don't have to worry about pats on my 94 but if I am not mistaken you can replace the ignition cylinder with out effecting pats but if someone else says I am wrong they probably know better.  You can take the new cylinder prior to installing it in the car to a locksmith and they can rekey it so that it will work with the original key.  There is a chance that they could repair the cylinder that is in there as well.  If yours pops out as easy as mine does you could actually do it in the parking lot of the locksmith and take it inside to have them look at it prior to buying a new one.</blockquote>