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2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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Transponder Key
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Remote KOBGT04A
FCC IDKOBGT04APart #22733524Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Remote KOBGT04A
FCC IDKOBGT04APart #15252034Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2009 Malibu runs GM's PK3+ (Passkey 3+) transponder system through the body control module, part number 20843248 on most trims. The key is a B111-PT 10-cut transponder blade with a Megamos ID 13 chip, no remote buttons and no battery. If you see "Service Theft Deterrent System" on the DIC, don't just throw a new key at it. That message usually means the BCM lost its handshake with the transponder, and a 10-minute relearn procedure clears it more often than a new key does.
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A body shop near Miramar Beach in Montecito called me about a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu that was dead in their lot. Another locksmith had already tried making a key for it. Tried and failed.

What happened was the first guy lost communication mid-program and left the BCM in a fault state. The dash was throwing "Service Theft Deterrent System" and the security light was solid, not flashing. The car would crank for about two seconds and die. Classic PK3+ lockout. The body shop said the other locksmith told them to tow it to a Chevy dealer.

I started at the OBD-II port, but the previous bad attempt had the BCM refusing to handshake through normal channels. So I pulled the BCM, a 20843248, and went to the bench with my ACDP. Read the security data off the EEPROM directly, cleared the theft deterrent fault, rebuilt the PK3+ seed and key values, and loaded it back.

Mounted the BCM, cut a fresh B111-PT blade, and ran the transponder relearn. Security light flashed, then went off. Engine caught and held.

I walked the body shop guys through what went wrong so they'd know the signs next time. The whole job ran about an hour and a half, which is longer than a normal Malibu key. But the car left under its own power, same day, no flatbed, no dealer wait.

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Chevrolet Malibu Mobile Service FAQ

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Are you licensed and insured to work on my Chevrolet in Montecito?
Yes. EZ Car Keyz holds an active license through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, which is the state agency that regulates locksmiths. We carry liability insurance and hold NASTF Vehicle Security Professional certification, meaning we've passed the background checks and credentialing GM requires before any locksmith can pull security data for PK3+ systems. The 2009 Malibu's theft deterrent setup needs professional-level access codes from GM's SPS system, and working without proper credentials is a fast way to lock out the BCM entirely.
How do I avoid getting scammed by a locksmith on a Malibu key replacement?
Will the replacement transponder key work exactly like my original Malibu key?
My Malibu shows "Service Theft Deterrent System" and won't start. Do I need a new key?
Can I buy a 2009 Malibu transponder key online and program it myself?
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Chevrolet Malibu 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
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Same-day 2009 Chevrolet Malibu locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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