Key fob programming
C6 Key Fob Programming Procedure:
IMPORTANT: This procedure is not available when the maximum number of 4 fobs
have been programmed. If 4 key fobs are programmed to this RCDLR and this method
is attempted, the driver information center (DIC) will display, MAX FOBS LEARNED
and the programming procedure will exit.
This procedure will add key fobs. Fobs will be numbered in sequence based on when
they are programmed; if 2 fobs are currently programmed to the RCDLR, a fob programmed
using this method will be numbered as Fob 3. This procedure requires that you have a
known good key fob, a replacement key fob, and the vehicle's mechanical key.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Open rear compartment
3. Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle.
4. At the rear of the vehicle, insert the vehicle key into the rear compartment lock cylinder,
located above the license plate and cycle the key 5 times within 5 seconds.
5. The DIC will display: READY FOR FOB X (X = fob 2, 3, or 4).
6. Place the replacement key fob in the glove box fob pocket with the buttons facing right.
7. A beep will occur and the DIC will display: READY FOR FOB X (X = fob 3 or 4) or
MAX FOBS LEARNED.
8. If programming additional key fobs, repeat steps 5 and 6, or press the OFF/ACC portion
of the ignition switch to exit programming mode.
9. Operate the active portion of each key fob in order to verify correct system operation.
Replacement battery CR2032
GOOD LUCK
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Key FOB Programming Instructions: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tructions.html
Last edited by ChevyDave; Apr 19, 2012 at 08:47 PM. Reason: corrected to 1/3 way down (fat fingers)
C6 Key Fob Programming Procedure:
IMPORTANT: This procedure is not available when the maximum number of 4 fobs
have been programmed. If 4 key fobs are programmed to this RCDLR and this method
is attempted, the driver information center (DIC) will display, MAX FOBS LEARNED
and the programming procedure will exit.
This procedure will add key fobs. Fobs will be numbered in sequence based on when
they are programmed; if 2 fobs are currently programmed to the RCDLR, a fob programmed
using this method will be numbered as Fob 3. This procedure requires that you have a
known good key fob, a replacement key fob, and the vehicle's mechanical key.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Open rear compartment
3. Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle.
4. At the rear of the vehicle, insert the vehicle key into the rear compartment lock cylinder,
located above the license plate and cycle the key 5 times within 5 seconds.
5. The DIC will display: READY FOR FOB X (X = fob 2, 3, or 4).
6. Place the replacement key fob in the glove box fob pocket with the buttons facing right.
7. A beep will occur and the DIC will display: READY FOR FOB X (X = fob 3 or 4) or
MAX FOBS LEARNED.
8. If programming additional key fobs, repeat steps 5 and 6, or press the OFF/ACC portion
of the ignition switch to exit programming mode.
9. Operate the active portion of each key fob in order to verify correct system operation.
Replacement battery CR2032
GOOD LUCK
you are positive that a good fob is located in the car when it normally would start the car?
one person said this is no the only way they could get the 5 to count...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570351932-post19.html
added Elmers programming method.. http://www.ls2.com/boggs/c6/C6%20Fob%20Programming.pdf
fyi... i see your from PA so this most likely doesnt apply, but.. I have read that Canadian version cars can only have a fob programmed at a dealership. just a fyi
Last edited by ChevyDave; Feb 12, 2013 at 07:01 PM. Reason: fyi
So, if you just want to "add" FOB #3 (or #4, the max is 4) then you use the short procedure.
To make a new #1 (or #2) FOB, with access to the memory settings, then you have to use the "long" programming procedure, which is lengthy. Doing the "long" procedure means you erase all existing FOB's from memory and start over. The first FOB you program will be #1, the second will be #2 for memory settings purposes.
The procedures in the manual seem to work only sometimes.
Here is a verified and tested procedure, long and short, that will work if you follow exactly.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tructions.html
OR you could go back to the dealer and have them do it, probably for a fee. Good luck.






If you are having problems with your FOBs you NEVER need to reprogram the car unless you give up and buy a new FOB.
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Another words, you do the steps, get to the DIC ready for FOB 3, you insert FOB in slot as directed, then wait, how long, door open or closed, how long till it works or it is just not going to, and, if it is just not going to, can the dealer magically program it another way and what do they charge, if the slot does not work for example.
Thanks to all!
Looks like when it warms up I will be going to the dealer to get them to program mine, I can get to the "Ready for FOB 3" but that is as far as it goes.
Oh, well...
1. Make sure the fob battery is good and inserted correctly.
2. The fob should be placed in the slot with the buttons toward the passenger door and the keyring loop facing outward.
3. If you get no response when you put the new fob in the slot (when DIC says READY FOR FOB #3), put one of your current working fobs in there. The DIC should say KNOWN FOB...if it doesn't, then the slot is not working and the dealer is next. Good luck.
If you aren't currently, use these instructions:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tructions.html
I don't see how turning the truck lock would do anything for the Corvette.
To me it seems like it would fail every time.
Were you using a Chevy truck when you programmed your new fobs?
I would think a Ford or Nissan truck might not work when programming a Corvette.
Truck Lock...

Another words, you do the steps, get to the DIC ready for FOB 3, you insert FOB in slot as directed, then wait, how long, door open or closed, how long till it works or it is just not going to, and, if it is just not going to, can the dealer magically program it another way and what do they charge, if the slot does not work for example.
Thanks to all!
Another words "In Other Words".
you are positive that a good fob is located in the car when it normally would start the car?
one person said this is no the only way they could get the 5 to count...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570351932-post19.html
added Elmers programming method.. http://www.ls2.com/boggs/c6/C6%20Fob%20Programming.pdf
fyi... i see your from PA so this most likely doesnt apply, but.. I have read that Canadian version cars can only have a fob programmed at a dealership. just a fyi
I tried all the things to add my new FOB, no luck so I took it to the dealer and they said they would do it at no charge. They tried the way I did it and it would not detect the new FOB, then he tried a different way, no luck, then, without saying a word to me, he wiped all the FOBs and tried to add them, NO LUCK and now the car is a paper weight. It will not start or anything.
So since it is at the dealer and they wiped all the FOBs when one was working, now what, even the Corvette tech does not know what to do and they had to take me home, now it has sat there from 1pm Friday until they try again Monday when they can call TAC.
Can someone tell me there is a way to get my car working again, and somehow I feel this "Free" just went out the window.
Please Help!














