I am hoping for a solution, but the dealership is making it seem difficult.
My Malibu key fob is quite ancient, and yesterday I destroyed the key from the rest of the fob. I tried placing the key into my ignition, and an “anti-theft” alarm appeared with an orange car and lock symbol - the engine would not start.
My partner quickly got me a new fob, and when I called the corporate office to inquire, they referred me to a dealership, who told it was completely underivable until I had it towed to them so they could calibrate the new key. Has anyone been able to complete this on their own? I had to miss work due of this, and the fob will not arrive until next week. The dealership refused to let me drive my car while it was being re-calibrated, claiming it would cost more than $200, not including towing fees.
I’m not sure whether they’re simply trying to get a cash grab or if I can do anything in the meanwhile to drive or calibrate it till my new one arrives. It’s quite disheartening to having had this car for almost a decade only to be told that I’m out of luck for the time being.
Start the automobile by inserting the key blade into the cylinder and using the broken fob. Hold your broken fob very close to the ignition cylinder when starting the automobile.
Turn off the car and start it with the new fob in less than 10 seconds.
Turn off the car, remove the fob and blade, and then push the lock and unlock buttons on the new fob.
You should hear your door locks revolve and the new fob be programmed. Use the roll pin and a hammer to affix your old blade into the new fob