2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Remote Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I got a call from a guy in Old Town Goleta, parked in his assigned spot at a tight townhouse complex. Tow truck couldn't get in. Low clearance at the entrance, a sharp turn, and his Trailblazer wedged against the back wall of a covered carport. The only way out was to drive it, and he had no working key.

I parked on the street and walked in with my bag.

The fob battery was the first thing I checked. CR2032, which these take, and it was dead. Swapped it, and the remote came right back. But the truck still wouldn't start, which told me the ignition key had a separate issue. The transponder wasn't communicating with the vehicle security system. That part needed programming equipment, not just a fresh battery.

I used my programmer to enroll a new key to the truck right there in the carport. No bay, no lift, no shop. Just me, the car, and a bag of tools on the concrete. The Trailblazer started on the first turn.

He asked about the dealer. I told him they'd probably want the car there for the better part of a day, between waiting for a tech, the programming cycle, and parts if they didn't have a matching fob in stock. He said a friend had waited almost two weeks for a second key after buying a used one. That tracks with what I hear.

He drove out of that complex about 40 minutes after I got there. The dealer option would have required getting the truck towed out first, which was already its own problem.

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