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Enabling Unlimited Key Mode

  1. Customer must choose a alphanumeric 4-digit code, other than 0000 number that will be programmed to all of their vehicles. All customer vehicles need to use the same number. Valid digits are 0-9 plus letters A-F.
  2. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) tester or New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). See Figure. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using WDS or NGS perform security access procedure. See SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE .
  3. If the unlimited transponder security key PID was 0000, select SET UNLIMITED TRANSPONDER KEY. Enter 4-digit code chosen by user. Select ENABLE UNLIMITED KEY MODE and then select IGNITION CODE ERASE. Disconnect WDS or NGS tester and turn ignition key to LOCK position.
  4. Program 2 ignition keys to enable vehicle. To program any additional keys. See either KEY PROGRAMMING - USING 2 PROGRAMMED KEYS  or KEY PROGRAMMING - USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT  .