remote programming
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remote programming
I have a 2009 z06 and only have 1 remote programmed to the car. I bought a second used remote but it wont program to the car. Do i have to deprogram the new remote from its previous car so it will work with my car? if so how do i do that? thanks for the help
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What fob number is your current fob programmed as? There's a maximum of 4, so if your existing fob is programmed as no. 4, it won't allow any more to be added.
There are 2 different programming procedures. The longer procedure reprograms all the fobs, beginning with no. 1, then the next fob gets programmed as no. 2, etc. All other fobs previously programmed for the car will no longer work on that car.
Yes, the longer procedure deprograms the recently acquired fob and reprograms it for your car.
There are 2 different programming procedures. The longer procedure reprograms all the fobs, beginning with no. 1, then the next fob gets programmed as no. 2, etc. All other fobs previously programmed for the car will no longer work on that car.
Yes, the longer procedure deprograms the recently acquired fob and reprograms it for your car.
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You need to provide a bit more detail.
First thing I’d try would be the short procedure, because this will either tell you you’ve reached the max number of fobs, or allow you to at least try the used fob in the slot, so-
Can you get the car into programming mode by turning the trunk key 5 times within 5 seconds?
Any messages on the DIC if that’s successful?
If you get a message telling you to insert the next fob, what happens if you do that?
If you’ve got to the above point and nothing happens when you insert the used fob, maybe the fob is defective. How do you know if it’s functional?
First thing I’d try would be the short procedure, because this will either tell you you’ve reached the max number of fobs, or allow you to at least try the used fob in the slot, so-
Can you get the car into programming mode by turning the trunk key 5 times within 5 seconds?
Any messages on the DIC if that’s successful?
If you get a message telling you to insert the next fob, what happens if you do that?
If you’ve got to the above point and nothing happens when you insert the used fob, maybe the fob is defective. How do you know if it’s functional?
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What fob number is your current fob programmed as? There's a maximum of 4, so if your existing fob is programmed as no. 4, it won't allow any more to be added.
There are 2 different programming procedures. The longer procedure reprograms all the fobs, beginning with no. 1, then the next fob gets programmed as no. 2, etc. All other fobs previously programmed for the car will no longer work on that car.
Yes, the longer procedure deprograms the recently acquired fob and reprograms it for your car.
There are 2 different programming procedures. The longer procedure reprograms all the fobs, beginning with no. 1, then the next fob gets programmed as no. 2, etc. All other fobs previously programmed for the car will no longer work on that car.
Yes, the longer procedure deprograms the recently acquired fob and reprograms it for your car.
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Having said that, if the OP tries the long procedure and it fails part way through, then he could end up with no recognized fobs. Maybe first try adding in the used fob with the short procedure to see if that works. The long procedure could then be done later. My .02
