Key Replacement (Spare Key Available)
Use the J 35628-A Interrogator or equivalent to determine
the proper electrical code of the key.
Important: The J 35628 Interrogator (old style) requires the use of the
J 35628-95 Adapter to correctly read PASS-Key® codes on double
side cut keys.
- Insert the customer's spare Ignition Key into the Key Code Reader
on the J 35628-A Interrogator.
- Press the On-Off rocker switch to the ON position.
- A number from 1 to 15 appears in the window. This number indicates
the electrical code of the key.
- Cut a new key having the electrical code determined in Step 3.
- Use the new key to start the engine. Ensure the following conditions:
• | Ensure the key is mechanically correct. |
• | Ensure the key is electrically correct. |
Key Replacement (No Spare Key Available)
- Use one of the following methods to determine the code if the
Ignition Key is lost and there is no spare:
• | Determine the mechanical code from the code on the Ignition Key
Lock Cylinder or recode the cylinder. |
• | Determine the code from the dealer invoice for the vehicle or
from the Chevrolet Zone Office. |
- Retrieve a blank PASS-Key® (a test key that has no resistance
pellet).
- Cut the blank PASS-Key® to this mechanical code. Use this
new key to operate the Ignition Switch for the remaining steps.
- Remove the knee bolster under the Steering Column.
Important: Ensure to differentiate between the 3-Way PASS-Key® Connector and
the yellow 2-Way SIR Connector. The 3-Way PASS-Key® Connector has PPL/WHT
and WHT/BLK wires.
- Disconnect the Key Resistor Sensing Terminals Connector (the three-cavity
connector leading into the Steering Column).
- Connect the male and female connectors on the vehicle harness
to the mating connectors on the J 35628-A Interrogator and Adapter
J 35628-210.
- Set the Key Code Selector on the J 35628-A Interrogator
or equivalent to 1.
- Use the key made in Step 3 to attempt to start the engine. Perform
the appropriate step:
• | The Key Code Selector is set to the correct electrical code if
the engine STARTS. Cut a new key having this electrical code. The new key
is now the customer's replacement key. |
• | Go to Step 10 if the engine does NOT START. |
- Turn the Ignition Switch to the OFF position.
- Turn the Key Code Selector to the next higher position.
- Press the Start rocker switch on the 4-minute Timer on the J 35628-A
Interrogator to initiate a four minute time period.
- The red indicator turns off at the end of the four minute time
interval.
- Attempt to start the engine.
- Repeat Step 10 through Step 14 until the engine starts.
- Cut a new key having the electrical code which allowed the vehicle
to start.