2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Key Cut and Programmed Fast in Santa Barbara County

Q: How do I know you are not a scam locksmith?

Ask for a license number, a written estimate for your specific Chevy model, and the company name before they roll. Scam locksmiths quote low on the phone and inflate the price in your driveway. One owner was quoted 299 for a key, then hit with a surprise programming fee that pushed the bill to 899, and the remote barely worked. Another was charged 300 per key plus a fake code fee on a GM vehicle that a locksmith said should have been 30 to 40 dollars for the second key. We give you a firm price on the phone and it does not change.

Q: Will the replacement key work exactly like the original?

Yes. We program both the transponder chip for engine start authorization and the remote functions for lock, unlock, and any other buttons your 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has. We run the full GM security relearn and test everything before we leave. One owner paid a locksmith over 700 for a fob where the buttons only worked every tenth press. That does not happen with us. We verify every function on the spot.

Q: What battery does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu key fob use?

The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu uses a CR2032 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. If your Chevy fob is losing range or acting sluggish, a new battery is the first thing to try before assuming the key needs to be replaced.

Q: What happens if something goes wrong after you leave?

We warranty our work. If the key we made has any issue under normal use, we come back and fix it or replace it. A 2022 Tahoe owner had two locksmiths tell them fob programming could not be done because the system is encrypted. Other Tahoe owners confirmed a properly equipped locksmith handles it in 15 minutes. The difference is equipment and experience. With us, if we made the key and something goes wrong, we take care of it.

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Key Options

Done before your next meeting

Remote

Pairs With Key

FCC IDKOBGT04APart #22733524Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote Start✓ Yes

FCC IDKOBGT04APart #15252034Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Transponder Key B111-PT

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GM's fob signals are always transmitting when the fob is nearby, which makes push-button-start Chevys vulnerable to relay theft. Storing your fob in a Faraday pouch at night or disabling the passive keyless entry in your settings cuts that risk.

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Transponder key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I'm already in Montecito with Chevy key blanks, flip key shells, ID46 transponder chips, and smart fob housings loaded in the van right now. I don't order parts when you call. The B111 blanks, the B106 blanks, the flip key shells for Cruze and Equinox and Malibu, the batteries, and the smart fob housings for push-to-start models are all in labeled drawers behind my seat.

A couple at the bowling alley near Hot Springs Trail on a Saturday night came out and their 2006 Chevrolet Malibu wouldn't respond to the remote. Both fobs were dead. They figured they'd call the dealer Monday and leave the car overnight. Then one of them searched "Chevy locksmith" and found me.

I was 15 minutes away and I had the right blank for their transponder key already in stock. Their remote, FCC ID , was a -button fob that needed fresh batteries and a resync using my VVDI Key Tool. Both fobs came back online and the truck started on the first press. The wife told me she'd been dreading the idea of leaving the truck in the bowling alley lot overnight.

They drove home Saturday night. Total was 85. The dealer would have been 186 plus a wait until Monday. When everything is stocked, a call at 9pm Saturday is the same as a call at 9am Tuesday.

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu

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Gordon H.

Dec 2020

★★★★★

“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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Kelly C.

Dec 2024

★★★★★

“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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frankborja25

Dec 2019

★★★★★

“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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Are you licensed and insured to work on Chevrolet vehicles?▼

Yes. EZ Car Keyz is licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, which is the state agency that regulates locksmiths. We carry full liability insurance and are NASTF Vehicle Security Professional certified, which means we have passed the background checks and credentialing required to access security data for Chevrolet and other manufacturers. GM theft deterrent systems require professional tools and security access codes, and you want someone with proper credentials handling that on your vehicle.

How do I know you are not a scam locksmith?▼

Will the replacement key work exactly like the original?▼

What battery does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu key fob use?▼

What happens if something goes wrong after you leave?▼

Questions? Call (805) 790-8162