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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESJEEPPROGRAMMING IGNITION KEYS TO SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULEUSING CUSTOMER LEARN METHOD
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Using Customer Learn Method
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Using Customer Learn Method
To program ignition keys using customer learn method, 2 programmed valid ignition keys must be available. If 2 programmed valid ignition keys are not available, scan tool method must be used.
- Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
- Insert first valid ignition key into ignition lock cylinder. Turn ignition on for at least 3 seconds, but no more than 15 seconds. Turn ignition off and remove key.
- Within 15 seconds, insert second valid ignition key and turn ignition on. After 10 seconds a chime will sound and SKIS indicator will begin to flash. Turn ignition off and remove key.
- Within 60 seconds, insert new ignition key and turn ignition on. After 10 seconds a chime will sound and the SKIS indicator will stop flashing then turn on for 3 seconds and turn off. New key is now programmed to SKIM.
- Repeat this procedure for additional new keys. A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed to vehicle. Customer learn method will automatically exit if SKIM senses a non-blank ignition key when a blank ignition key should be sensed, if 8 keys are already programmed or ignition switch is turned off for more than 50 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.