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Enable Or Disable Spare Key Programming




Enable or Disable Spare Key Programming

General Procedure

NOTE: This procedure provides the capability to enable/disable the normal customer spare key programming procedure detailed in the Owner's Literature and the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure (REFER to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys). If spare key programming is disabled, spare keys can only be programmed by using the scan tool, REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.

1. Turn the ignition from the OFF position to the RUN position.

2. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select Body>Security>PATS Functions and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions to enter PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access.

3. From the scan tool menu select "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" or "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

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