How to Reprogram or Add a Fob
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How to Reprogram or Add a Fob
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C6 Fob Programming Instructions
Before starting, it is important to make sure that the glove box slot is working properly. If it is not, and the long procedure is started, then the car will be stripped of its fob programming, but will then not be able to accept new fob programming through the slot. This will leave the car unable to be started.
Since most C6 owners have never tested the slot, or had to use it to start the car with a dead fob, they would be unaware if it had never been working properly since the car was new. To make sure that the glove box slot is working, follow steps 1-6 below. Then in step 7, you may either insert the new, un-programmed fob into the slot and continue to step 8, or you may insert one of the fobs that is currently programmed to the car into the slot. If the slot is presented with a fob that is ALREADY programmed to the car, the DIC will say “Known Fob”. This shows us that the slot is working correctly by recognizing this fob. Push the bottom half of the start button to end the session if you were just testing the slot for proper operation.
C6 Fob, Short Procedure
Use these instructions (1-10) when you have a working fob and just want to add another to the system, or to test the operation of the glove box slot.
1. Put driver’s window down all the way, then turn car off.
2. Trunk open.
3. Glove box open.
4. Put working fob on console next to shifter (the one you are currently using to drive the car) IMPORTANT: Also make sure no cell phones are in the car.
5. Put key in trunk keyhole and turn the key five times in less than 5 seconds.
6. DIC will now beep and light up and say “Ready for fob 3”.
7. Put new un-programmed fob in slot by glove box with buttons facing right (passenger) side.
8. Wait and watch DIC. When it says “Ready for fob 4” it is done. Up to four fobs may be programmed to the car total.
9. When all Fobs are programmed, push OFF/ACC (bottom half of start button) to turn off DIC.
10. Test all four buttons on fob and then take away all other fobs and check car starting with new fob(s).
C6 Fob Long Procedure
Use these instructions (11-22) to erase car memory and reprogram all Fobs.
Be sure to confirm proper operation of the glove box slot with the short procedure before using this one.
Any lost Fobs that are not reprogrammed with this procedure will no longer work on the car. Lost Fobs that are later found may be added to the car with the short programming procedure.
This procedure requires three consecutive ten minute waiting periods, so plan on spending about a half hour to do this, during which the car may not be moved. Remember that the number printed on the Fob only indicates the way it was first programmed at the factory. All Fobs are identical.
The order in which they are placed in the glove box slot determines what number the Fob is.
11. Drivers window down, car off.
12. Trunk open.
13. Glove box open.
14. Make sure NO Fobs are anywhere near the car. (IMPORTANT).
15. Put key in trunk keyhole and turn the key five times in less than 5 seconds.
16. DIC will now beep and light up and say “Off/Acc to learn”
If you decide at this point NOT to do the programming now, push the TOP half of the Start button and the car will return to normal. With step 17, all previous fobs will be erased.
To continue with programming:
17. Push the bottom half of the Start button. DIC will say to wait 10 minutes and will start counting down the minutes. You may close the trunk and car door while waiting for the ten minute countdowns.
18. After the first 10 minute countdown, DIC will again say “Off/Acc to learn”. Push bottom half of Start button again. DIC will again start counting down the ten minutes.
19. After the second 10 minute countdown, DIC will again say “Off/Acc to learn”. Push bottom half of Start button again. DIC will again start counting down the ten minutes.
20. After this third ten minute period is over, DIC will say “Ready for Fob #1” Regardless of the number on the Fob, the FIRST Fob that is put in the glove box slot will be recognized as Fob #1. Put the first Fob in the glove box slot with the buttons facing to the right (passenger) side.
21. After 3 or four seconds the DIC will beep and say “Ready for Fob #2”. Put the second Fob in the slot. The car will take a maximum of four fobs. When you have no more Fobs to program, push the bottom half of the “Start” button to end the programming session.
22. Test all buttons on the fobs to make sure they work, then take all fobs away from the car and, one by one, try using each to start the car.
Bob
C6 Fob Programming Instructions
Before starting, it is important to make sure that the glove box slot is working properly. If it is not, and the long procedure is started, then the car will be stripped of its fob programming, but will then not be able to accept new fob programming through the slot. This will leave the car unable to be started.
Since most C6 owners have never tested the slot, or had to use it to start the car with a dead fob, they would be unaware if it had never been working properly since the car was new. To make sure that the glove box slot is working, follow steps 1-6 below. Then in step 7, you may either insert the new, un-programmed fob into the slot and continue to step 8, or you may insert one of the fobs that is currently programmed to the car into the slot. If the slot is presented with a fob that is ALREADY programmed to the car, the DIC will say “Known Fob”. This shows us that the slot is working correctly by recognizing this fob. Push the bottom half of the start button to end the session if you were just testing the slot for proper operation.
C6 Fob, Short Procedure
Use these instructions (1-10) when you have a working fob and just want to add another to the system, or to test the operation of the glove box slot.
1. Put driver’s window down all the way, then turn car off.
2. Trunk open.
3. Glove box open.
4. Put working fob on console next to shifter (the one you are currently using to drive the car) IMPORTANT: Also make sure no cell phones are in the car.
5. Put key in trunk keyhole and turn the key five times in less than 5 seconds.
6. DIC will now beep and light up and say “Ready for fob 3”.
7. Put new un-programmed fob in slot by glove box with buttons facing right (passenger) side.
8. Wait and watch DIC. When it says “Ready for fob 4” it is done. Up to four fobs may be programmed to the car total.
9. When all Fobs are programmed, push OFF/ACC (bottom half of start button) to turn off DIC.
10. Test all four buttons on fob and then take away all other fobs and check car starting with new fob(s).
C6 Fob Long Procedure
Use these instructions (11-22) to erase car memory and reprogram all Fobs.
Be sure to confirm proper operation of the glove box slot with the short procedure before using this one.
Any lost Fobs that are not reprogrammed with this procedure will no longer work on the car. Lost Fobs that are later found may be added to the car with the short programming procedure.
This procedure requires three consecutive ten minute waiting periods, so plan on spending about a half hour to do this, during which the car may not be moved. Remember that the number printed on the Fob only indicates the way it was first programmed at the factory. All Fobs are identical.
The order in which they are placed in the glove box slot determines what number the Fob is.
11. Drivers window down, car off.
12. Trunk open.
13. Glove box open.
14. Make sure NO Fobs are anywhere near the car. (IMPORTANT).
15. Put key in trunk keyhole and turn the key five times in less than 5 seconds.
16. DIC will now beep and light up and say “Off/Acc to learn”
If you decide at this point NOT to do the programming now, push the TOP half of the Start button and the car will return to normal. With step 17, all previous fobs will be erased.
To continue with programming:
17. Push the bottom half of the Start button. DIC will say to wait 10 minutes and will start counting down the minutes. You may close the trunk and car door while waiting for the ten minute countdowns.
18. After the first 10 minute countdown, DIC will again say “Off/Acc to learn”. Push bottom half of Start button again. DIC will again start counting down the ten minutes.
19. After the second 10 minute countdown, DIC will again say “Off/Acc to learn”. Push bottom half of Start button again. DIC will again start counting down the ten minutes.
20. After this third ten minute period is over, DIC will say “Ready for Fob #1” Regardless of the number on the Fob, the FIRST Fob that is put in the glove box slot will be recognized as Fob #1. Put the first Fob in the glove box slot with the buttons facing to the right (passenger) side.
21. After 3 or four seconds the DIC will beep and say “Ready for Fob #2”. Put the second Fob in the slot. The car will take a maximum of four fobs. When you have no more Fobs to program, push the bottom half of the “Start” button to end the programming session.
22. Test all buttons on the fobs to make sure they work, then take all fobs away from the car and, one by one, try using each to start the car.
Bob
