Key Fob Programming Procedures

Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.

Ford · Lincoln · Mazda · Mercury

You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.

Ford · Lincoln · Mazda · Mercury

On this GM vehicle you can program a new transponder key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It takes under a minute per key.

Buick · Cadillac · Chevrolet · GMC

If your Nissan uses a proximity (smart) key or push-button start, it can't be programmed at home — an automotive locksmith or dealer must do it. If it uses a remote-head key (a key blade with the buttons built in), follow the steps below. Have every remote with you, since any you don't program will stop working.

Infiniti · Nissan

On these Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles you can add a new key yourself if you already have two working keys. Vehicles from 2010 and newer must be done by an automotive locksmith or dealer.

Chrysler · Dodge · Nissan

You can program Toyota remotes yourself with a sequence of door and ignition movements. Have every remote with you. Try the main procedure first; if the locks don't cycle, use the alternate.

Pontiac · Scion · Toyota

There are two ways to program remotes on this GM vehicle, depending on whether it has a Driver Information Center. You must reprogram every remote, including ones that already work (up to 8).

Buick · Cadillac · Chevrolet · GMC

On these Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles you can reprogram remotes yourself if you already have one working remote. Try Procedure 1 first; if it doesn't work, use Procedure 2. Every remote not reprogrammed now will stop working.

Chrysler · Dodge · Plymouth

On a Mazda without the Smart Entry system, you can program a remote yourself from the driver's seat — no tools needed.

Mazda

You can add a new key to this Mazda yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.

Mazda

If your GM vehicle (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick) has push-button start, you can program smart keys yourself. Use Method A if you have two working smart keys; use Method B if you have one or none. Up to 8 smart keys — read the steps through first.

Buick · Cadillac · Chevrolet · GMC

You can program Honda keyless remotes yourself by cycling the ignition. This erases all current remotes, so reprogram every remote you use (up to 3). Do each step within 5 seconds of the last, or the car drops out of programming mode.

Honda

This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types. On a regular key ignition you can add a key with one working key. On push-button start you program transmitters — use the method that matches whether you have a working transmitter.

Buick · Chevrolet

If your Ford has push-button start, you can add a new smart key yourself when you already have two working smart keys. You'll have 30 seconds to complete the sequence, so read it through first. Up to 4 smart keys total.

Ford · Lincoln

On this Ford, the remote functions are built into the smart proximity key — there's no separate remote to program. Use the key programming steps to set up the proximity key, which handles remote lock, unlock, and start.

Ford · Lincoln

If your Dodge has a transponder key, you can add a new one yourself when you already have two working keys.

Dodge · Mitsubishi

On a transponder remote-key, the remote is programmed during the key procedure — use the key programming steps. On a non-transponder vehicle, you can program the remote yourself if you already have one working remote with all buttons functional. Any remote not reprogrammed now will stop working.

Dodge · Mitsubishi

Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. Try Method A first; if it doesn't work, use Method B. Don't press the brake pedal at any point.

Ford · Lincoln

This Ford comes in two ignition types — match yours. A regular key ignition uses two working keys to add a new one; push-button start uses two working smart keys. Read your method through first.

Ford · Lincoln

If your Ford has push-button start, you can add a new smart key yourself when you already have two working smart keys. You'll have 30 seconds to complete the sequence, so read it through first. Up to 4 smart keys total.

Ford · Lincoln

This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types. Match yours: a regular key ignition (transponder key) or push-button start (smart key). Each has a method for when you have two working keys and one for when you have one or none. Read your method through first.

Chevrolet · GMC

On this GM vehicle you can add a new key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It adds keys without erasing the ones you have. The new key must be cut first.

Chevrolet · GMC

If your GMC has a regular key ignition, the remote can't be programmed at home — an automotive locksmith or dealer must do it. If it has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: use Method A with two working smart keys, or Method B with one or none.

Chevrolet · GMC

If your GMC has a regular key ignition, the remote can't be programmed at home — see a locksmith or dealer. If it has push-button start, you can program it: use the first method if you have a working remote, the second if you don't.

Chevrolet · GMC

This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours. On a regular ignition you add a key with one working key; on push-button start you program smart keys (Method A with two, Method B with one or none).

Chevrolet · GMC

On the Buick Century and Regal you can program remotes yourself by holding the door's Unlock switch while cycling the key. Reprogram every remote, including working ones.

Buick

On the Buick Rendezvous, Intrigue, and Aztek you can program remotes yourself by holding the door's Unlock switch while cycling the key. Have all your remotes ready.

Buick · Oldsmobile

This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours: a regular ignition (transponder or flip key) using two working keys, or push-button start using two working smart keys (with a fallback for one or none).

Buick · Chevrolet

This Ford has two DIY remote types — match yours. A flip key (regular ignition) uses two working keys; a smart proximity key (push-button start) uses two working smart keys. Read your method through first.

Ford

This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours: a regular key ignition (transponder or flip key) or push-button start (smart key). Each has a method for two working keys and one for when you have one or none.

Buick · Chevrolet

If your Chevrolet has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).

Chevrolet

If your Chevrolet (such as the Volt) has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).

Chevrolet

This GM vehicle uses a hold-the-Unlock-switch method to program remotes — reprogram every transmitter, including existing ones. A few models can't use it (see tip), and 2001–2005 Impala and Monte Carlo use the radio menu instead.

Buick · Chevrolet

On this Chevrolet, a remote flip key's buttons are programmed together with the key — there's no separate remote procedure. Follow the key programming steps to set it up.

Chevrolet