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Old May 28, 2009 | 4:28 PM
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Default 2003 malibu remote starts

Could someone recommend an online shop selling key fobs with remote start?

Also, where can I buy a copy of my ignition key besides the dealers?

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Old May 28, 2009 | 7:12 PM
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If you don't already have remote start, you CANNOT add it by simply changing the remotes. You must have this done by the dealer.
You can get a key anywhere that sells the proper shape. There is no transponder chip in the key, the anti-theft device is built into the key cylinder. Any steel key will work
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Old May 29, 2009 | 9:39 AM
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Thanks for answering. Could you explain 'key cylinder'?
I did a little search and found there is a chip in the key and could cause problem:

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QUESTION: I took my key to the Car Dealer, parts dept and they examined my key and looked it up and this model car does not have a computer chip in the key. He said the Malibu's has problems with the cylinder? I haven't gotten it repaired as yet "

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http://en.allexperts.com/q/Auto-Thef...ti-theft-1.htm
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Old May 29, 2009 | 8:13 PM
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QUESTION: I took my key to the Car Dealer, parts dept and they examined my key and looked it up and this model car does not have a computer chip in the key. He said the Malibu's has problems with the cylinder? I haven't gotten it repaired as yet
The chip is in the key cylinder(The steel part the the key is inserted into in the dash)
So as long as you have a key that fits the cylinder, and is cut the same as you other keys, they car will start
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 3:12 PM
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Thank you for the reply. So I can just get a copy of the key in ACE or walmart?

Glad I don't have to pay a lot of money to dealer to buy it.
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