i have 2005 chevy malibu. can i program myself or do i need to take it to a dealership or locksmith?
799729
I took mine to a dealer. The cost was $35. But if you schmooze them a bit they will do it for nothing. It takes about 2 minutes.
799730
We tried to program it ourselves for a Buick La Crosse and were unable to. We also took it to a dealer and they couldn't do it either. I don't know whether it was just a bad chip in the remote we received or whether that would have happened regardless of that.
799731
I have heard you can program them yourself, but im not sure. I had mine done by the dealership.
799732
You need to go to the dealership or locksmith but the locksmith charge is cheaper.
799733
You probably need to take it to a dealer. It takes a "Tech II Computer" (which plugs in to a recepticle under the dash) to program the car and remote to each other. A good local repair shop (Tuffy-type place) may have one; it would be worth a call because they'll charge you less than the dealer.
505888
You can program or yourself. It's easy just follow this... http://www.programyourremote.com/classified/DisplayAd.asp?id=1762 It says it's for an 05... But it'll work. It's how I did it on my xb
2031597
For free manufacturer programming requirements please go to http://keylessremotes4u.net/programming.php . Some remotes and vehicles require diagnostic programming and you would need to visit your local dealer or locksmith.
1330607
Obtain all remote transmitters for this vehicle. You will need two keys to perform this programming procedure. *Pleas note: the following procedure only programs the remote buttons. It does not program the key to start the car. You must have the key programmed at a dealer or locksmith. 1. Insert master key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Within 30 seconds: Insert second key into the driver's door lock cylinder and manually lock the driver's door with the second key. 3. Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button 4. After 2 seconds press the LOCK or UNLOCK button again 5. Switch ignition to the OFF position. Programming is now complete, test remote to ensure proper function
1282004
Yes, either way, if you have a remote or no remote need to take it to dealer to get programmed. Probably cost @ $50.00 w/o remote maybe a little cheaper if you have one.
1510807
You can look for a the way to program it throw the web, but you'll need a pair of working keys. If you don't have the extra keys, will need for a dealer to program it.
2000888
yes it will just turn key after installing so computer to malibu can program it
1593233
you should find out if your car requires the chip key. You have to have a key for this to work and program yourself. If you have a key, then it's really simple. If you don't have a key, then you will need to go to the dealer
98811
The easy way to do it is take the key you bought to the dealership. They will program it for about fifty dollars. Cheapest way to go.
1574097
Hi, I took the keys to a local locksmith who also program the keys.you don't have to go to a auto dealer specifically but they are qualified and more expensive. Get dealers price then call local locksmiths for program/cut cost.
276010
The one I bought could not be programed by me. There are some that you can program yourself but the one I bought could not. It cost me about $30 at the Chevy dealership to program it.
2232051
You have to have your key for ignition to program. You can program yourself but a key will be required. Very simple instructions to program. Hope this helped.
1190647
You will most likely have to go to the dealership. I had to for a charge of $25.00. They have to hook into the onboard computer to program all the features.
1607513
Yes, but if only have 1 good one then you have to take it to the car dealer or locksmith. If you have 2 programmed keys then you can program it yourself.
674633
No. You have to take it to a service department that has the equipment to program it. I'd call a local dealer first. They may have a fob in stock.
1236458
If you have the 2 original key fobs then you can program it yourself. But the key part needs to be done at a key maker.
812791
Yes it will work, but the car has to be program to acknowledge the key fob. There may be a way to do this yourself, but on my vehicle, I needed to go to the dealer to program the car... It may be different for the Malibu...