No, you can have a transponder key without the remote.
I'd try reprogramming the the remote. You should have instructions with in your users manual. If that doesn't work you might need a new keyless remote.
As far as I know only the dealer can do this for you. When you bring the car to the dealer have all keys and keyless entry fobs with you as they all have to be recoded.
On your keyless remote.On your keyless remote.
Transponder Keys - have a chip inside the handle of the key, which also often features remote control buttons for locks & trunk access. "Remote keys" and "switchblade keys" are two types of transponder keys.Smart Keys/ FOBIK Keys - an all-in-one car remote & key, usually standard with push-button start & "keyless entry" carsVATS Keys - for older model GM vehicles have been called "chip keys" because of the resistor on the key blade. The resistor looks like a "chip," but in fact is not a computer chip at all.
How do i you program keyless remote for a 2004 malibu?
You sure can. It's easy. All you have to do is smash the keyless entry remote. there are no two alike so once it is smashed it is disabled.
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See "Programming the Transmitters" on page 10 in chapter 2 "Keys and Doors" of your "OWNER'S MANUAL".....