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General Procedure

NOTE: This procedure works only if 2 or more programmed keys are available. If 2 programmed keys are not available, REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment .
NOTE: This procedure works only if the customer spare key programming is enabled. If customer spare key programming is disabled, REFER to Enable or Disable Spare Key Programming , or REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment .
  1. Insert the first programmed PATS key into the ignition and turn the key from the OFF position to the RUN position (maintain the key in the RUN position for approximately 3 seconds).
  2. Turn the first key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Within 10 seconds of turning the key to the OFF position, insert a second programmed PATS key into the ignition and turn the key from the OFF position to the RUN position (maintain the key in the RUN position for approximately 3 seconds).
  4. Turn the second key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
  5. NOTE: The doors lock and then unlock to confirm that each IKT is programmed.

    Within 10 seconds of turning the second key to the OFF position, insert the new, unprogrammed PATS key into the ignition and turn the key from the OFF position to the RUN position (maintain the key in the RUN position for approximately 6 seconds).

  6. If it is desired to program additional keys, repeat Steps 1 - 5 for each additional key.
    1. A total of 8 PATS keys can be programmed into the BCM. Of those 8 keys, a maximum of 4 IKTs  can be programmed.