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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13584500Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13506665Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13511629Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13508417Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Remote Flip Key LXP-T003
FCC IDLXP-T003Part #13588756Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Flip Key
2020 Chevrolet Sonic Remote Flip Key LXP-T003
FCC IDLXP-T003Part #13522783Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2020 Sonic uses a fob-based smart key system, so there is no ignition cylinder to turn. The fob communicates with the vehicle security system through the OBD port during programming. There is no onboard self-program sequence on this car. If you bought a fob online, it still needs a technician with diagnostic equipment to pair it. One thing owners miss: the fob on these also contains a small metal emergency insert key buried in the bottom. If the fob battery dies completely, that insert key gets you into the door. You still need a working fob to start the car, but at least you're not locked out. Keep that in mind before you call it a full lockout.
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There is a coin laundry on the south end of Third Avenue Village, and that is where I got the call. A woman had a Sonic that was starting fine in the morning and dying by afternoon. The dash was throwing a security warning, the engine would catch for a second and cut out, and she had already been told by another locksmith that the key was programmed and good to go.

It was not good to go.

I pulled up next to her car, popped the diagnostic port, and read the key data. The transponder the other shop had used was a close match but not the right one for this vehicle's security system. It cleared the initial pairing but failed deeper verification over repeated start cycles. That is a pattern I have seen before. A chip that is almost right looks like it works until the vehicle gets enough drive cycles to catch the mismatch.

I also checked her fob battery. The CR2032 was sitting near the bottom of its charge, which was adding intermittent detection issues on top of the chip problem. Two faults at once is the worst diagnostic situation because they mask each other.

I programmed a correct replacement fob matched to her Sonic, swapped the battery, and walked every function before I left. Lock, unlock, remote start button, the trunk release, the panic button. Everything live, on-site, in the parking lot.

She saved a good chunk compared to what the dealer quoted her, and she did not have to leave the neighborhood to get it done right.

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Christopher H.
Sep 2025
★★★★★

“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Guillermo C.
Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Gregorio P.
May 2021
★★★★★

“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”

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My fob shell is cracking apart. Can you replace it without reprogramming the whole key?
Yes. The circuit board inside your fob is what holds the programming, not the plastic housing. If the board is intact, I can transfer it into a new shell along with the CR2032 battery and the emergency insert key. No reprogramming needed. The cracking usually starts around the key ring hole and the seam where the two halves clip together. It is a mechanical wear issue, not an electrical one. Just make sure nobody has cracked the board itself trying to pry the shell open with a screwdriver. If the board is clean, it is a quick swap.
What exactly is a smart key and how does it work on the 2020 Sonic?
My Chevrolet is showing a security warning on the dash and the engine won't stay running. What do I do?
I have one working key left for my Sonic. Should I get a spare made now or wait until there's a problem?
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