Losing a car key or needing an extra remote for your 2017 Chevrolet can be a common issue. Luckily, programming a new key fob for your Chevy when you don’t have a recognized key isn’t as daunting as it might seem. This guide provides a step-by-step process to program a new key fob yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This method is particularly useful if you purchased your car used and only received one key, or if you’ve unfortunately lost your primary fob.
Programming a New Fob When a Recognized Key is Unavailable
If you don’t have a working key fob, or only have one, you can still program a new one to your 2017 Chevrolet vehicle. This procedure will guide you through programming up to eight transmitters. Please note that for Canadian regulations, it is typically required to visit your dealer. This process is designed to take about 30 minutes. Before starting, ensure your vehicle is turned off and you have all the transmitters you wish to program with you.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Driver Door Unlock Procedure: Begin by removing the key lock cylinder cap located on your driver’s side door handle. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder and turn it to the unlock position five times within a 10-second timeframe. After performing this step correctly, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”.
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Initial Waiting Period: Now, you need to wait for 10 minutes. During this time, the DIC will continue to display “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”. Be patient and allow the system to process. After the 10 minutes have passed, the DIC should change to display “PRESS START BUTTON TO LEARN”. Once you see this message, press the POWER button located on your center console. The DIC will revert back to displaying “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”.
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Repeated Waiting and Button Press: You will need to repeat Step 2 two more times. This means waiting another 10 minutes until “PRESS START BUTTON TO LEARN” appears again, and then pressing the POWER button. Do this a total of three times. After the third repetition, it’s important to understand that all previously programmed transmitters will no longer function with your vehicle. Any transmitters you wish to use must be programmed again in the following steps. The DIC should now display “READY FOR REMOTE #1”.
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Accessing the Transmitter Pocket: Locate the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat inside. This will reveal the transmitter pocket, which is where you will place the new key fob for programming.
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Programming the New Transmitter: Place your new transmitter into the transmitter pocket you just accessed.
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Initiate Programming: Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. When the new transmitter is successfully programmed, the DIC will indicate that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
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Test and Add More Transmitters: Remove the programmed transmitter from the pocket and press the lock button (or any button) on the transmitter to ensure it works. If you have additional transmitters to program, repeat Steps 5–7 for each one.
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Exiting Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired transmitters, press and hold the POWER button for 12 seconds to exit the programming mode. Finally, return the key back into the transmitter assembly, if applicable.
By following these steps, you should have successfully programmed a new key fob for your 2017 Chevrolet car. Always ensure you are in a safe location when programming your key fob, and if you encounter any issues, consulting your Chevrolet dealer is recommended.
