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Enabling Unlimited Key Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: Unlimited key mode is intended for use by those customers who need more than 8 keys for their vehicle.
NOTE: Before programming, the new key(s) must have the correct mechanical cut for the ignition lock cylinder(s).
NOTE: The unlimited key mode is set up by creating a special, unique unlimited transponder security key code and programming this key code into all of the vehicle keys so they contain the same key code.
NOTE: When in the unlimited key mode, the N_KEYCODE PID always reads 2, no matter how many keys are programmed to the vehicle (after the first 2 keys have been programmed).
  1. The customer must choose an 8-digit number (except for 00000000 or 00000001) to be programmed into all of their vehicles keys (or, to all of the keys they want programmed to one vehicle). All customer vehicles keys (or all keys for one vehicle) need to use the same number. Valid digits are 0-9 and the letters A-F.
    2. NOTE: If the Instrument Cluster (IC) UNL_KEY_ID PID is not available, unlimited key mode is turned on, and must be turned off before viewing the stored code. At this time, unlimited keys may be programmed to the vehicle(s). To view/change the stored code, follow the procedure for disabling the unlimited key mode below.
  2. Monitor the IC UNL_KEY_ID PID and compare its value against the code chosen in Step  1. It should not be the same key code.
  3. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY-SECURITY-PATS Functions and follow the on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. This procedure takes approximately 10 minutes to carry out, during which time the ignition key must be in the ON position and the scan tool must be connected to the vehicle. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS  .
  4. Once in security access, select: "program unlimited key code" and follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the 8-digit code chosen by the customer in Step  1 of this procedure and follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Select: "unlimited key mode ON" and follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. Select: "Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. Disconnect the scan tool and turn the ignition key to the OFF position (the key does not need to be removed at this time).
  8. Turn the first Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key in the ignition lock cylinder to the ON position for 3 seconds.
  9. Turn the first PATS key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
  10. Insert the second PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 3 seconds.
  11. The vehicle should now start with both PATS keys.
  12. If it is desired to program additional key(s), refer to KEY PROGRAMMING USING TWO PROGRAMMED KEYS  for each additional key that needs to be programmed.
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