How To Program New Transponder Key?

Johnson8537 · July 17, 2009

How do you program the new transponder key? I just got one off ebay and need to get it cut and then programed!

thanks in advance!!

J-man67 · July 17, 2009

Not 100% but I think this might be a dealer only task...

MS3DALE · July 17, 2009

Easy,Insert one of your original keys in the ignition and start the truck,then take out that key and insert the new key and start the truck again,Thats it....your done!

sonjaab · July 18, 2009

First take the original key that is already programmed and stick it in the ignition. Turn the key to run but do not start the vehicle. Wait until the security light goes off and then remove the key from the ignition.

Now take the new transponder key that is not yet programmed and stick in the ignition and turn it to RUN. Do not start the vehicle. Wait until the security light turns off and remove the key. The new transponder chip key should now be programmed. Test it by inserting the new key into the ignition and start the vehicle. If the vehicle starts, the key was successfully programmed. If it does not, repeat the steps above.

MS3DALE · July 18, 2009

Ahh sonjaab,thats what I said to do

You CAN start the vehicle,I do this everyday at work when I cut keys for these vehicles,also...no need to wait for the security light to go out either.

sonjaab · July 18, 2009

RICH........Those were the instructions I got with my replacement key! (from dealer)

The Tech said "DO NOT START" and "WAIT FOR SECURITY LIGHT TO GO OUT"

OR THE KEY WILL NOT BE PROGRAMMED!

So what can I tall ya?

Johnson8537 · July 19, 2009

First take the original key that is already programmed and stick it in the ignition. Turn the key to run but do not start the vehicle. Wait until the security light goes off and then remove the key from the ignition.

Now take the new transponder key that is not yet programmed and stick in the ignition and turn it to RUN. Do not start the vehicle. Wait until the security light turns off and remove the key. The new transponder chip key should now be programmed. Test it by inserting the new key into the ignition and start the vehicle. If the vehicle starts, the key was successfully programmed. If it does not, repeat the steps above.

I did this and it worked PERFECT! Thanks...