[MitchsBch]

My buttons fell out of my fob. I could stuck my pinky in the holes to lock, unlock and open the trunk. Recently, the buttons started acting up. Push to open the trunk, the horn would honk; push the lock button, it would lock, and then immediately unlock; then the horn would just start honking when it was locked, and I would have to go out and open with the key and turn the key to on to get it to stop. Now, I lock it with the key, and 10-20 minutes later, the horn alarm goes off, and I go to the car and it has unlocked itself and set the alarm off. Now, I don't lock it, have the key laying on the counter in the house, and several times a day the alarm sounds, for about 5 or 6 seconds, then stops. I replaced the battery in the fob. I called the dealership when the buttons starting falling out, and they said not their problem, ther is no recall or TSB on the key fob with the flip key for the 2013 Cruze LT. I can't go anywhere without the alarm randomly going off or the car unlocking itself and setting the alarm off. I inquired about new key fobs, (I only have one) and the dealership wanted almost $500 for two key fobs that fell apart. $150 each for programing, plus the cost of the fob, and then more to have the key cut. Any suggestions? Buying a fob from Amazon is cheaper, but the dealership told me they won't program keys that are not purchased through them. This car is the only thing I have left, and why I only have one key, after losing everything in the Camp Fire in my hometown of Paradise, California. I would have thought they would do the right thing and give me a break on a new key fob!

 

[MitchsBch]

Welcome Aboard!

Sorry about your loss.

You could do a few things:

Buy one of these and then swap the board and swap out the cut blade for an uncut one. Use XR's tutorial for that. (I did not veriy that the fobs match yours in particular, but these same sellers will probably have the others as well.)

New Uncut 5 Button 433MHz With ID46 Chip Remote Control Key Fob for Chevrolet Cruze 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Read the fine print in this ad before buying: 2010- 2014 Cruze (Models WITHOUT Proximity Entry & WITHOUT Remote Start) - even though the remote has five buttons.

3 Buttons Replacement Remote Car Key Fob ID46 315mhz Fit For Chevrolet Cruze 2010-2015 Replacement Refit Car Key

Car Key Blank Uncut Blade For Chevrolet Cruze Buick Excelle Regal Lacrosse Remote Key (71#)

This one might be the correct one, just email the seller to get confirmation before buying. That way if it doesn't work, you can get a refund (or partial) without returning it.

5 Button New Replacement Flip Key Folding Remote Key Fob for Chevrolet Equinox Cruze 433MHz Uncut Blade

or do like I did and bought one of these and had the dealer cut it. Cost me $200 and change for the cut.

Brand New Uncut High Security Laser Sidemill Transponder Chip Key fits GM (Fits: Camaro)

Then you need to program the new key to the car:

You can use the old fob. Get in the car, close the doors, put the old, programmed fob in the ignition and turn it to on for a second then then off again. Remove the old key. Within 10 seconds, put the new fob in the ignition and turn it to on then off again. It should now be programmed. This will not unlearn any old fobs. You can have up to 8 keys programmed to the car.You can also program a new key without an old key. It takes 30 minutes. No old key fobs can be near the car when you do this, and the old key fobs will no longer work. To do it, get in the car, close the door, put the new key in the ignition and turn it to on (without starting the car). Let it sit for 10 minutes until the security light turns off. Turn the ignition to off and wait 5 seconds. Repeat this procedure two more times (total of 3 cycles). Remove the key. Start the car with the new key. The new key should be programmed and all old keys will no longer work. You can now add additional new keys using the first procedure.

Or go to a hardware store/lockshop and purchase an aftermarket setup.

I knew I could count on CruzeTalk to help me out. Thank you. I will order key fobs and do what you suggested and let you know which fix worked for me.
My Cruze did have the 'possessed' electrical problems a couple years back. It was the recall with the negative battery cable problem. Got that taken care of and all was good until the possessed key fob came into play.
I forgot one other problem with the TPMS. My dash light for low tire pressure came on, and indicated that my driver front tire was at 26 psi. I stopped at a station for air (you know how those air gauges work, or don't work, if they even give you air!) and put about 10 lbs in to get it home where I could check the air pressure correctly. When I got in the car, the air pressure in the front tire still read 26 and the back driver tire read 48. Every time now it says the front is low, I put air in the back, and it brings the front reading up. I can put the correct air pressure in my own tires, but does this need to be looked at or is there a fix for the TPMS? Thanks, again. Rebecca