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2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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Transponder Key
Most popular Chevrolet key typeMost Popular
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Remote KOBGT04A
FCC IDKOBGT04APart #22733524Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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Remote
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Remote KOBGT04A
FCC IDKOBGT04APart #15252034Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Remote KOBLEAR1XT
FCC IDKOBLEAR1XTPart #10443537Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2004 Chevrolet Malibu MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2004 Malibu runs GM's Passlock II system, not a traditional transponder chip in the key. The security sensor lives inside the ignition lock cylinder itself, reading a resistive value from the lock housing. The key is a standard PK3 cut, no embedded chip. If you get the "SECURITY" or theft light flashing and a no-start, that is the Passlock sensor failing, not a bad key. Knowing the difference saves you from buying parts you do not need.
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A dad near the San Ysidro Trail area in Montecito called on a Tuesday. His 2004 Malibu cranked but would not fire, and the SECURITY light on the dash was steady. He had a toddler buckled into the back seat and had already called the Chevy dealer. They told him Friday at the earliest, and that was just the appointment, not the fix.

I pulled up that same afternoon. The Malibu was sitting in the parking lot of his kid's pediatrician. Engine cranked strong, fuel pump primed, but the PCM was cutting the fuel injectors because the Passlock II signal was out of range.

Ran my diagnostic on the Body Control Module. The Passlock sensor in the ignition lock cylinder was sending garbage resistance values. The BCM was seeing that and killing fuel delivery every time. Classic failure on these sixth-gen Malibus.

I replaced the lock cylinder assembly, recut his key to match, and ran the 10-minute security relearn so the BCM could store the new valid resistance. Cranked it. Fired right up. SECURITY light off.

He was watching from the sidewalk, bouncing the toddler on his hip the whole time. When the engine caught, he just nodded, like he had been holding his breath for an hour.

Tuesday call, Tuesday fix. No tow truck, no borrowed rides, no Friday maybe.

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Do you use OEM or aftermarket keys on a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2004 Malibu uses a mechanically cut key with no transponder chip inside. The security system is Passlock II, which means the magic is in the ignition cylinder, not the key blank. We use OEM-spec blanks that match the B102/B106 profile and are cut to factory specifications on a code machine. Cheap blanks from online sellers can have slightly off milling on the blade, which wears out the wafers in the lock cylinder faster. Our blanks are from tested suppliers and cut clean so the Passlock sensor reads a consistent resistance every turn.
How long will a replacement key for my 2004 Malibu last?
What if my new key stops starting the car after a few weeks?
My 2004 Malibu SECURITY light is on and the engine cranks but will not start. What is happening?
Can I program a spare key for my 2004 Malibu myself without any special tools?
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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
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