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Switch State Control

KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH STATE CONTROL


Special Tool(s):






Special Tool(s)

NOTE:
- The spare key programming switch is a programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the normal customer spare key programming procedure detailed in the Owner's Literature. It must read ENABLE if more than 2 keys need to be programmed into the instrument cluster. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
- The spare key programming switch state can be viewed with the instrument cluster PID SPAREKEY.
- If the SPAREKEY PID reads ENABLE, up to 8 keys total can be programmed into the instrument cluster.refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys.If the SPAREKEY PID reads DISABLED, the key programming using two programmed keys procedure will not function. This switch is set to ENABLE when the vehicle is built. This PID does not affect the key programming using diagnostic equipment procedure or the spare key programming - unlimited key mode procedure. Using Two Programmed Keys

1. Insert a programmed passive anti-theft system (PATS) key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position.
2. From the scan tool, follow the on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS.

3. NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is ENABLE.

From the scan tool menu select: "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" (or "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable") and press the tick mark.
- "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" - spare key programming procedure is accessible.
- "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" - spare key programming procedure is not accessible.