Just bought my son a 1998 Chevy Malibu. Anti theft system randomly turns on and you can't start the car for 10 min. The car did not come with the factory key but a copy. Could this be the problem? If I take the car to a lock smith and get a factory key recut will this fix it? If not. If we added a remote start system to it will that fix it?
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 3:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You need a new factory key and it has to be programmed to work.
A remote start will not help as it would be cheaper to get a new key.
A locksmith can cut it provided he carries coded keys.