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My dealer apparently lost one of the keys to my truck prior to delivery. The key they did give me was programmed to "user 2" for memory functions.

 

Since they could not find the other key, they programmed a new one for me. I asked that they make sure they programmed it to user #1. However, they actually programmed it to User #3.

 

I could care less which fob is "1" and which is "2". Only having one memory setting key with no key to access the other memory setting is a problem. Not the end of the world, but I _did_ pay for the auto-memory function and we use it often. (It also bothers me a little that a key to my car is floating around the dealership somewhere).

 

Is there any way I can reset the two key fobs I have to be user 1 and user 2? Also, is there a way to shut off the system message telling me which key I have each time it is inserted into the ignition? That message never appeared prior to the dealer setting up the second key.

 

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Hey JoeM - I have EXACTLY the same situation. To make it worse, the #2 fob is programmed for a runt/midget/contortionist, indicating some SOB got a good laugh.

 

Yes, I need reprogramming. I use #3.

 

Sorry if I offended the runt/midget/contortionist readers. I didn't mean it personally.

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You can program #2 to be any position(s) you like.

 

Might be a useful thing to do til you get the other FOB set to be #1.

 

 

(I think they can program up to 8 fobs to work with th truck)

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Well, Not sure about GM but Lexus has room for 4 key fobs in their cabin computer - once you go over that number you need to replace the computer and keys and start over. I suspect that in your case, the dealer took the easy way out buy using slot #3. As far as the seats are concerned you set them with the 1 and 2 buttons on the driver's door so simply pressing the #1 button will return the settings to driver 1, no matter which key is used. I would also be concerned about where fob #1 is as that would be the easiest way to steal your new truck.

 

Good Luck

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Dealar can program the new one to user 1 instead by erasing the current user one and replacing it with the new fob.

 

 

Thanks to all for the responses. Looks like this issue can only be resolved by the dealer. The manual describes some options for programming keys, but the scenarios don't apply to my situation.

 

Unfortunately, my dealer is completely incompetent. I specifically requested that the new key/fob be programmed to "driver 1." They looked at me like a deer in the headlights and said the fobs used to have a "1" and "2" printed on them, but they don't do that anymore. When I explained about the memory functions, they wrote down the "program to #1" on the service slip. Seems they did that just to pacify me because they had no idea what I was talking about.

 

Obviously, I am using the "driver 2" key with my settings stored in memory #2. That doesn't help my wife with memory settings in "driver 1." It also doesn't help that there is a working "driver 1" key floating around the same dealership that has my home and work address on file.

 

Seems I'll need to find another dealership. Hopefully, they will agree to do this as warranty work. Don't see why I should pay for proper programming for a key the dealer "lost."

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