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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 783 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARINGNO. 5 RESETTING PROCEDURE FOR THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM WHEN REPLACING THE PCM OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTERCONDITIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
No. 5 Resetting Procedure For The Immobilizer System When Replacing The Pcm Or Instrument Cluster: Conditions
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Conditions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When replacing only the PCM: No conditions.
- When replacing only the instrument cluster: Customer has two or more valid keys after replacement tasks.
- When replacing the PCM and the instrument cluster: Customer has two or more valid keys after replacement.CAUTION:
- When replacing the PCM and the instrument cluster at the same time, follow the same instructions described in the procedure for "when replacing the instrument cluster".
- When replacing only the PCM, start from Step 2. Also, when key 1 is indicated within the procedure, any valid key can be used.
- Before starting Step 1, complete the procedure for PCM and instrument cluster replacement.
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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.