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Erase Transponder and Remote Keys

Important: This procedure will erase all known remote keys. If this procedure is chosen, ensure that all remote keys are available for reprogramming. Failure to reprogram all remote keys at the time of service will result in those remote keys not programmed to be inoperative.

This procedure requires that the security code be entered during step 4. The security code can be found in DealerWorld (United States dealers) in the Key Code Lookup menu or in Part Locator (Canadian dealers). Accessing key code information requires special access and not all individuals will have access. If you do not have access, refer to your service director or parts department.

This procedure should be used when all remote keys are desired to be erased and then reprogrammed. This procedure will erase all previously learned remote keys from the steering column module (CIM). If a customer has lost a remote key or a remote key has been stolen, this procedure will render that remote key inoperative and unable to start the vehicle or access the vehicle. The remaining remote keys can then be reprogrammed.

  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle in the pass-thru arrangement and navigate to the scan tool start screen.
  2. Ignition ON, select Security Access (Security) on the Techline Terminal and follow the on-screen instructions. This will allow security access to the CIM.
  3. With the scan tool, navigate to the Programming selection in the Steering Column Module (CIM) menu.
  4. Select Erase Transponder & Remote Keys and follow the on screen instructions.
  5. At this time, all remote keys have been erased and are ready to be relearned.

Program Transponder and Remote Key

Important: This procedure requires that the security code be entered during step 4. The security code can be found in DealerWorld (United States dealers) in the Key Code Lookup menu or in Part Locator (Canadian dealers). Accessing key code information requires special access and not all individuals will have access. If you do not have access, refer to your service director or parts department.

This procedure will learn remote keys and number them in the order in which they are programmed. The first remote key to be programmed will become remote key #1, the second remote key to be programmed will become remote key #2, and so on. If adding a remote key to an existing vehicle, the remote key being programmed will be programmed to the next available slot. Up to five remote keys may be programmed to a single vehicle.

  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle in the pass-thru arrangement and navigate to the scan tool start screen.
  2. Ignition ON, select Security Access (Security) on the Techline Terminal and follow the on-screen instructions. This will allow security access to the CIM.
  3. With the scan tool, navigate to the Programming selection in the Steering Column Module (CIM) menu.
  4. Select Program Transponder & Remote Keys and follow the on screen instructions.