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Q: What kind of key does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer use?

The 2002 Blazer uses two pieces that work together. The ignition key carries a transponder chip that communicates with the vehicle security system to allow the engine to run. The remote fob is a separate unit with three buttons that handles door locks remotely. Both pieces need to be properly programmed to the vehicle.

Q: How long does the dealer take for a Blazer key replacement?

Longer than the job actually takes. Dealers often quote a multi-hour window for what amounts to 20 to 30 minutes of programming time. Part of that is scheduling buffer, part of it is shop policy on how labor is billed. A few forum threads from Blazer owners mention waiting days when the fob had to be ordered through the parts counter before programming could even start.

Q: My 2002 Blazer starts fine with the key but shuts off after a few seconds. Is the key the problem?

That pattern, starts then stalls, almost always points to the transponder side of the key not being recognized by the vehicle security system. The engine cranks because the starter doesn't care about the chip. But the system checks the transponder signal, and if it doesn't get a valid response, it kills fuel delivery shortly after startup. It can happen after a battery disconnect, after a failed DIY programming attempt, or when someone installs a replacement key that was never programmed.

Q: Can I program a second fob for my 2002 Blazer myself at home?

Sometimes, but with conditions. This generation has an onboard remote programming sequence, but it only works if you already have a working, paired fob in hand to initiate it. If you have one good fob and want to add a second, the DIY sequence is worth trying. If your only fob is dead or lost, the onboard method won't get you there and you need a tool on the OBD port.

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I got a call from someone over in Buena Creek, Vista. She was parked in front of her house with a 2002 Blazer that hadn't been driven in a few weeks. Her only fob had stopped locking and unlocking the doors remotely. The key still started the truck, so she figured it was just the fob battery.

She had already swapped the CR2032 herself. Twice, actually, because she thought maybe the first one was a dud. Still nothing.

By the time I pulled up, she was ready to hear that she needed a whole new fob. And she did, but that wasn't the whole story. The truck had been sitting, and somewhere along the way the remote had lost its pairing. Fresh battery in a desynced fob does exactly nothing.

I pulled out the OBD interface and got into the body control side to check the remote status. Then I walked her through what I was doing while I programmed the replacement fob and ran through the transponder relearn on the key side to make sure everything was solid before I called it done.

I tested every button. Locks, unlock, the third button. Did it from across the driveway, not just arm's length. She walked around the truck with me while I checked it.

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Do I have to go to the Chevrolet dealer to get a replacement key for my 2002 Blazer?▼

No. This generation of Blazer is well within reach for a properly equipped mobile locksmith. The remote fob and the transponder key can both be handled on site, at your location, without a dealer appointment or a tow. The dealer is one option, not the only one. A lot of Blazer owners are surprised to find out they can get this done in a parking lot or driveway for a fraction of the dealer's quote.