Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transmitter Programming
Programming order is important, first transmitter programmed should be No. 1 and second should be No. 2. Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed. Additional transmitters are available, but will be unmarked. To program transmitters, perform following procedures:
- Connect scan tool.
- Select DIAGNOSTICS.
- Select BODY CODE.
- Select BODY STYLE CODE.
- Select OTHER.
- Select RFA.
- Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
- Select F0 (PROGRAM KEY FOBS).
- Choose FOB number that you wish to program.
- Follow screen prompts to complete programming procedure.
- Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on RKE transmitter being programmed, door locks should cycle within 15 seconds.
- Continue with next transmitter and repeat until all transmitters are programmed.
- Exit RKE transmitter programming procedure and disconnect scan tool.
- Cycle ignition and verify RKE transmitter operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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