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Enable/Disable Spare Key

KEY PROGRAMMING - ENABLE/DISABLE SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING


Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS):






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

NOTE:
- The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool 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 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 diagnostic tool. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE.

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

From diagnostic tool menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to the desired setting:

Spare key programming procedure is accessible.

Spare key programming procedure is not accessible.