Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Without Scan Tool
- Close all vehicle doors. Remove ignition key from ignition lock cylinder.
- Press and hold door UNLOCK switch. While holding UNLOCK switch, insert and remove ignition key in ignition lock cylinder twice. Do not rotate lock cylinder.
- Insert ignition key a third time, leaving key in ignition lock cylinder. Keep lock cylinder in LOCK position for remainder of procedure. Release door UNLOCK switch. Chime will sound 3 times to signal programming/diagnostic mode active.
- Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at same time on RKE transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. Chime will sound 2 times signaling transmitter has been programmed.
- Repeat step 4 for each transmitter to be programmed.
- To exit program mode, turn ignition switch to RUN position or remove key form ignition switch.
NOTE:
Steps 2)
and 3)
must be completed within 25 seconds of pressing door UNLOCK switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.