Anti theft problems

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MMB742003
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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?
Jun 3, 2012 at 8:41 AM
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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.


Roy
Jun 3, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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