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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming. General Procedures

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Programming

  1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Close all doors.
  3. Fasten the front seatbelts.
  4. Use the door lock control switch to unlock the doors.
  5. Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN and OFF 8 times in quick succession (within 10 seconds), with the last turn ending in OFF.
  6. Within 10 seconds, press any button on the RKE transmitter to be programmed until a chime sounds, confirming the RKE transmitter is programmed. After the first RKE transmitter is programmed, press a button on each subsequent RKE transmitter to be programmed (each within 10 seconds of the other).
    • the ignition moves to the RUN position.
    • 10 seconds have elapsed since entering the programming mode or since the last RKE transmitter was programmed.
    • the maximum number of (8) RKE transmitters has been programmed.
    Test the operation of the RKE transmitters. If the door locks do not respond to the programmed RKE transmitter(s), wait a few seconds and press the button again. If the door locks still do not operate,
    Refer to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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