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Replacing Keys (Without SPS)

NOTE:
  • This procedure will unlearn all previously learned keys. All keys that are to be programmed must be with the vehicle.
  • This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
  • A total of eight keys maybe be learned to a single vehicle.
  • This procedure will only learn the vehicle key information. This procedure will not learn any immobilizer information between the body control module (BCM) and engine control module (ECM).
  • This procedure may be used with or without existing learned keys being present. If existing keys are present, keep the keys away from the vicinity of the vehicle. Failure to keep learned keys away from the vehicle will result in the learn changing to the Adding Keys procedure.
  • The keys to be learned must duplicate the mechanical cut of the current key.
  1. Insert the mechanical key of the new key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display Remote Learn Pending, Please Wait.
  2. After ten minutes, the DIC will display Press Engine Start Button To Learn. Press the vehicle ON/OFF switch. The DIC will again display Remote Learn Pending, Please Wait.
  3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times, for a total of thirty minutes. All previously known keys have now been unlearned. Remaining keys can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display will now display Ready For Remote # 1.
    4. NOTE:

    The key slot is located inside the upper instrument panel storage compartment. The rubber mat lining the bottom of the compartment needs to be removed to access the slot.

  4. Remove the rubber mat in the instrument panel storage compartment. Extend the key blade on the new key and insert the key into the key slot.
    5. NOTE:

    If the programming does not complete or hangs during the programming operation, refer to Unable to Complete Programming below.

  5. Press the vehicle ON/OFF switch. When the key is learned the DIC will indicate that it is ready to program the next key.
  6. Remove the key from the key pocket and press the unlock button. To program additional keys, repeat Steps 4 through 6.
  7. When all additional keys are programmed, press and hold the vehicle ON/OFF switch for 5 seconds to exit programming mode.
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