Kaba Ilco S1098B B49 Automotive Key Blank – GM B-Keyway, Nickel-Plated Brass
- Description
- Specifications
The Kaba Ilco S1098B (Ilco EZ: B49) is an uncut automotive key blank engineered for General Motors door and trunk lock applications. Made from nickel-plated brass, it delivers lasting corrosion resistance and precise cutting consistency — making it a trusted choice for professional locksmiths and automotive service shops stocking GM-era vehicle keys.
- Keyway: General Motors "B" keyway — look for the letter B stamped on the shaft of the original key
- Application: Door and trunk locks on 1983–1986 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models (code series VWXY); also fits 1986 Chevrolet Corvette door/glove box (code series NPSU)
- Material: Nickel-plated brass — resists wear and corrosion for long-lasting durability
- Key type: Non-transponder, metal head; must be cut before use on a standard key cutting machine
- Master pack quantity: 50 blanks per pack — ideal for shop inventory
- Broad cross-reference compatibility: Equivalent to B49 Ilco, B-49 Curtis, B49 ESP, B49 Jet, GM5 KeyLine, GM3 Silca, GMB Star, S91B Taylor, S98B BWD, BB49 KeyLine, L153GB Keil, OBR12B Star, 320589 Strattec/Briggs, 321669 Strattec/Briggs, and more
- Manufacturer: Kaba Ilco Corp. (a DormaKaba brand) — the industry's leading key blank manufacturer
| Cross reference # | GM5 KeyLine, GM3 Silca, GMB Star, GM B Silca Image, GM B Ilco LA, B 49 Curtis, B49 ESP, B49 Ilco, B49 Jet, B49 Cole Nat'l, B49 Jet Ditto, B49 Hillman, 829 Börkey, S91B Taylor, S98B BWD, B49G Ilco, B 49B Curtis, B49B ESP, B49B Cole Nat'l, BB49 KeyLine, GM3 OR Silca, GMB NP Star, OBR12B Star, L153GB Keil, S98BOE BWD, S1098B Ilco, S1098B HD, 320593 Briggs, 320589 Briggs, 320589 Strattec, 321669 Briggs, 321669 Strattec, B 49OEM Curtis, OBR12B NP Star |
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| Keyway | General Motors |
| Manufacturer | Kaba Ilco |
| Master pack qty | 50 |
| Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
