PASS-Key(R) III System Auto Learn Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION PASS-Key(R) III System Auto Learn Procedure
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  1. Insert a valid mechanical coded unlearned ignition key in the ignition switch. Place ignition switch in RUN position. The SECURITY indicator light will flash once per second for 10 minutes for the length of the auto learn timer.
  2. When auto learn timer expires and SECURITY indicator light goes off, place ignition switch in OFF position. Remove ignition key. Wait 10 seconds.
  3. Repeat steps 1)Β  and 2)Β  2 more times. Insert the newly learned ignition key in ignition switch.
  4. Place ignition switch in RUN position. The SECURITY indicator light should remain off to indicate that ignition key was learned. This will be the only learned key. To program more keys, see PASS-KEY(R) III SYSTEM QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE. If security indicator does not remain off, repeat procedure.
NOTE: PASS-Key(R) III system quick learn procedure is used to learn additional ignition keys. A learned key must be used to initiate procedure. Up to 10 ignition keys can be learned.
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