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Without Scan Tool

  1. Close all vehicle doors. Remove ignition key from ignition lock cylinder.
  2. NOTE: Steps 2)  and 3)  must be completed within 25 seconds of pressing door UNLOCK switch.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Repeat step  4 for each transmitter to be programmed.
  7. To exit program mode, turn ignition switch to RUN position or remove key form ignition switch.