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Spare Key Programming Switch






NOTE
^ The spare key programming switch is a New Generation STAR/Service Bay Diagnostic System (NGS/SBDS) programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owners Guide spare key programming procedure or under the procedure named Key Programming-Program a Key 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.
^ The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by instrument cluster PID SPARE__KY.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Enter NGS/SBDS. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE.
3. From NGS/SBDS menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to the desired setting:
Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
Spare key programming procedure is not accessible.

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