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Enable/Disable Spare Key

Special Tool: New Generation Star (NGS) Tester:






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

NOTE:
^ The spare key programming switch is a New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester programmable switch that provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. The spare key programming procedure can be found in the owner's literature and also 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 the instrument cluster PID SPARE__KY found on the Diagnostic Card.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Enter NGS. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE. For additional information, refer to Security Access-Procedure to obtain security access.

3. From NGS 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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