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2018 Chevrolet Cruze lost key replacement options from EZ Car Keyz Oxnard CA
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2018 Chevrolet Cruze lost key replacement options from EZ Car Keyz Oxnard CA
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2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Key Options

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2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13521090Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13584500Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4AA
FCC IDHYQ4AAPart #13506665Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13511629Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T004
FCC IDLXP-T004Part #13514135Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T003
FCC IDLXP-T003Part #13588756Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Flip Key LXP-T004
FCC IDLXP-T004Part #5933401Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Cruze smart key (HYQ4EA, part 13521090) runs on GM's Hitag Pro security with a 128-bit AES encrypted transponder. The emergency blade is an HU100 sidewinder profile, wavy cuts on the side instead of traditional teeth. If your key fob range drops or the dash throws "No Remote Detected," swap the CR2032 first, but check the battery terminal inside the fob housing. A bent clip from a rough battery change mimics a dead module every time.
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2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Out in Oxnard Shores, a guy flagged me down from the shoulder where he had pulled over in his 2018 Cruze. His smart key blade had snapped clean in the ignition slot. Half stuck inside, half in his hand.

He had already called someone else. That locksmith told him the ignition cylinder would need to be drilled out and replaced. New cylinder, new keys, big bill. He called me before agreeing to any of that.

I pulled out my Lishi HU100 and worked the broken fragment out of the cylinder without touching a single wafer surface. No drill, no damage. Once the piece was free, I decoded the lock by reading each wafer position for the exact cut depths. Then I cut a new HU100 blade from the decode and programmed the replacement HYQ4EA proximity fob through the OBD-II port, running the GM security relearn on the Cruze's body control module (BCM, part reference 13519831 on this generation).

The boring part: testing. Walk every door, check passive entry on both front handles, run the remote start, verify push-button start with the fob in each cupholder and door pocket to make sure antenna coverage reads correctly. He sat on the curb watching the whole thing and kept looking at the old broken blade like it personally offended him.

His original cylinder works exactly like it always did. No drilling, no replacement parts for the column.

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Lost 2018 Chevrolet Cruze key replacement by EZ Car Keyz in Oxnard CA
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Smart Key
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Erick
Nov 2025
★★★★★

“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”

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Hunter P.
Jul 2025
★★★★★

“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Esteban S.
Dec 2025
★★★★★

“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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Chevrolet Cruze Mobile Service FAQ

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How much does a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze smart key replacement cost?
Give us a call for the exact number. What I can tell you is it covers everything: the HYQ4EA fob, cutting the HU100 emergency insert blade, programming the proximity and remote start functions through the BCM, and the GM security relearn cycle. One price, no surprises. Chevy dealers tend to split this into separate line items: fob cost, blade cutting, programming labor, and a diagnostic fee. Add in the tow or the wait for a parts-department appointment, and you're looking at a good chunk more. We come to you in Oxnard Shores and handle it on the spot.
Is a locksmith cheaper than going to the Chevrolet dealer for a Cruze key?
Does your price include cutting and programming, or are those separate charges?
My 2018 Cruze shows "No Remote Detected" but the fob battery is new. What is wrong?
Can I buy a 2018 Cruze smart key online and program it myself?
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Chevrolet Cruze Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
Emergency 2018 Chevrolet Cruze locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Emergency 2018 Chevrolet Cruze locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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