Switch State Control

Key Programming Switch State Control





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 (IC). For additional information, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys Using Two Programmed Keys. 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.

NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed with the IC PID SPAREKEY.

NOTE: If the SPAREKEY PID reads ENABLE, up to 8 keys total can be programmed into the IC. For additional information, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys Using Two Programmed Keys. If the SPAREKEY PID reads DISABLED, the key programming using two programmed keys procedure cannot function. This switch is set to ENABLE when the vehicle is built. This switch does not affect the key programming using diagnostic equipment, the spare key programming - unlimited key mode or the spare key programming - using diagnostic equipment procedures.

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, 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 Programming and Relearning.

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 follow the on-screen instructions.

- "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" - spare key programming procedure is accessible.

- "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" - spare key programming procedure is not accessible.