Key Fob - Program

Last modified: 07/12/2023 17:14:38

Revision History:

2023-07-21: Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
2023-06-28: Removed obsolete security update procedure.

NOTE: Some of the Toolbox Actions within this procedure are related to vehicle security, and can only be performed by Tesla employees or third parties authorized to perform security-related Toolbox Actions. To learn more, see the Service Subscription FAQs available in the user account dropdown menu.

CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure, it is necessary to have all keys you want paired to the vehicle (including existing keys) present. Any keys that are not present will deactivate after completing the procedure.

Confirm that the battery voltage on the new keys are sufficient for this procedure.
NOTE: Replace any battery that displays a voltage less than 2.9 V.

NOTE: Make sure the drive rail is on before starting the programming process.
Connect a laptop to the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and then use Toolbox 3 to locally connect to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 - Connect And Disconnect .
Unlock the vehicle gateway for diagnostic communication. See Gateway (Unlock) .
In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Key-Pair" into the search field, click PROC_SEC_X_PEKTRON-KEY-PAIR, click Run , and allow the routine to complete.
When prompted, enter the number of keys to program.
Follow the onscreen instructions, pressing the buttons on the existing and new keys as necessary.
Verify that all keys function as expected by locking and unlocking the vehicle and then opening and closing the trunk and frunk.
NOTE: The programming process might have caused false alerts. In this situation, power cycle the vehicle.
Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 - Connect And Disconnect .