Keyless Entry: Testing and Inspection

Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment





Without Intelligent Access (IA)

NOTE: Program a minimum of 2 keys into the vehicle.

NOTE: This procedure only programs the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) portion of the key into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). It does not program the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Identification Code (TIC) into the Body Control Module (BCM).

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

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

3. NOTE: A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed into the vehicle.
From the scan tool menu, select the appropriate key programming procedure and follow the on-screen instructions to program the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) portion of the key(s).


4. Disconnect the scan tool.

5. Refer to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming in Doors, Hood and Trunk &/or Locks to program the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) portion of the key.

With Intelligent Access (IA)

NOTE: Program a minimum of 2 keys into the vehicle.

NOTE: This procedure programs the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) portions of the key into the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module.

NOTE: To Enter PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access if no programmed Intelligent Access (IA) keys are available, start a vehicle session using a tear tag or PCM part number. Refer to Inspection and Verification in Information Bus to start a session Inspection and Verification. PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access can still be granted even with the ignition off.

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

2. NOTE: A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed into the vehicle.
From the scan tool menu, select the appropriate key programming procedure and follow the on-screen instructions to program the IA (Intelligent Access) key(s).