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2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key
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Whether you lost your only key, it was stolen, or it just stopped working, we handle it. No existing key needed. Our technicians program new keys directly to your vehicle's computer.

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Stranded without a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze key? EZ Car Keyz Santee CA can help
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Stranded without a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze key? EZ Car Keyz Santee CA can help
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We make new keys from scratch - no existing key needed
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Key Options

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13521090Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13584500Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13506665Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13511629Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504202Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key OHT05918179
FCC IDOHT05918179Part #13504283Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504200Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T004
FCC IDLXP-T004Part #13514135Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T003
FCC IDLXP-T003Part #13588756Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T004
FCC IDLXP-T004Part #5933401Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #B119-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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Emergency 2016 Chevrolet Cruze key fob made from scratch by EZ Car Keyz Santee CA
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The 2016 Cruze smart key fob runs a CR2032. Before you assume the fob is dead or the immobilizer is acting up, pull that battery and check the contact clips inside the fob housing. On these, the clips can develop a slight oxidation layer that looks fine but kills the connection. A fresh CR2032 seated correctly against clean contacts fixes a surprising number of "key not detected" warnings and short-range complaints. Also worth knowing: if the car shows a key-not-detected warning but the fob was working fine yesterday, try holding the fob directly against the start button area when you push it. The backup inductive reader built into the button can wake a fob with a nearly dead battery and get you home.
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I got a call from a guy parked near the boat launch area out in West Santee. He had spent his afternoon on the water, came back to the lot, and his 2016 Cruze just sat there. One key, no spare, and it was gone somewhere between the dock and the parking area. He did the full search, checked the ground, asked around. Nothing. The car was locked and he had no way in.

I told him I could be there the same afternoon. He said fine, and I could hear the resignation in his voice. He had already been on hold with the dealer once.

When I got there, the car was sitting in the lot, nothing unusual about it from the outside. I got the door open without damage, decoded the blade, and connected through the OBD port to run the all-keys-lost procedure. That process clears every previously registered fob from the system and sets the new one as the only authorized key. It has a timed sequence built in, so you sit with it and wait it out. Not something you can rush.

The new fob started the car clean on the first try. I cut him a second key on the spot so he would have a backup, which he admitted he had never actually had before.

The whole thing ran about 45 minutes in the lot. He drove home from that same parking area with two working keys. He mentioned what the dealer had quoted him for the tow plus the key job. I just nodded. He saved a good chunk.

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“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”

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“Very professional and extremely affordable. The price was literally about three times cheaper than what my dealership quoted me. Fast service and no stress at all. Highly recommend.”

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Chevrolet Cruze Mobile Service FAQ

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How much does a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze key replacement cost?
Call us for exact pricing, but the short answer is: way less than the dealer. A Chevy dealer typically breaks a smart key job into separate line items, the fob itself, the blade insert, programming labor, and sometimes a diagnostic fee on top. Those add up fast. With EZ Car Keyz, you get one price that covers the fob, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location in Santee. The quote you get on the phone is what you pay.
Is a mobile locksmith actually cheaper than going to the Chevrolet dealer for a key?
Does your price include cutting and programming, or are those separate charges?
My 2016 Cruze is showing a key-not-detected warning but the fob seems fine. What is actually going on?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2016 Cruze. Can I program it myself or do I need a locksmith?
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