Trunk Key, FOB program step 5/6 will not respond

[Rick11949]

I'm sorry for another FOB thread but I could not find an answer to this.

i am trying to program FOB's 3 & 4. Following either short or long procedure it says to put the key in the receptical near the trunk and turn it 5 times in less than 5 seconds. I am supposed to hear a beep and the DIC should light up with a message.

It it does nothing. Working FOB is on the console and no cell phones.
Now what?

Any suggestions other than a trip to the dealer who will charge me $137.

Thanks in advance.

 

[MacMulkin Chevrolet]

What receptical near the trunk are you talking about?

The owners' manual states to place the fob in the receptacle on the steering column...
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Programming the Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter.

1. The vehicle must be off and both the recognized and new transmitters must be with you.
2. Remove the key base from the recognized RKE transmitter.
3. Place the recognized transmitter in the cupholder.
4. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder above the license plate.
5. Open the hatch/trunk.
6. Turn the key five times within 10 seconds.
7. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 3 or 4, up to 8.

1. Place the new transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up and the base toward the opening facing the passenger side.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
3. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 4 or 5, up to 8.
4. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process.
5. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 8–11. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds if programming is complete.

Return the key base back into the RKE transmitter.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be present.

1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Remove the key from the transmitter and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder above the license plate.
3. Open the hatch/trunk.
4. Turn the key five times within 10 seconds.

The DIC message displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING PLEASE WAIT.

1. Return key base back into the RKE transmitter.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The DIC reads REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

1. Repeat Step 6 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE #1.

1. Place the new transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up and the base toward the opening facing the passenger side.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the new transmitter.
3. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press Q or K on the transmitter.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 9–10. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.