Removing lost key fob from authorized list

[grue]

I lost my primary keychain and am going to have that fob deauthorized in case someone in my neighbourhood found it and decided to keep it. In the event that it turns up later, can I re-add it, or does it become a paperweight? Not too concerned either way, just curious.

Also, if I understand correctly I can add the replacement myself but the dealer will need to remove the lost one first, right?

 

[graytoad]

Well now: that's a good question! I have no idea but now that I have commented I will get the answer when 'someone who knows' replies to this!

 

[cubby558]

If you lost your #1 fob, and program another fob, it will program as #3 or 4 depending on how many were programmed originally. To get a fob programmed again as number one, you need to do a reset of the system, which is a 10 minute relearn process. A Tech II is required to accomplish this, so I won't post the steps from the service manuals. If you find your original after you do the relearn, it will not work,but it can be programmed as another fob.

I lost my primary keychain and am going to have that fob deauthorized in case someone in my neighbourhood found it and decided to keep it. In the event that it turns up later, can I re-add it, or does it become a paperweight? Not too concerned either way, just curious.

Also, if I understand correctly I can add the replacement myself but the dealer will need to remove the lost one first, right?

 

[grue]

If you lost your #1 fob, and program another fob, it will program as #3 or 4 depending on how many were programmed originally. To get a fob programmed again as number one, you need to do a reset of the system, which is a 10 minute relearn process. A Tech II is required to accomplish this, so I won't post the steps from the service manuals. If you find your original after you do the relearn, it will not work,but it can be programmed as another fob.

Great, just what I was hoping to find. So I'll replace the lost #1 and if it turns up later it can be #3.

 

[byronhunter]

Fob Program

You can do it yourself on '08, not sure about other years. This is from '08 Owners Manual.
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The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian
owners to see their dealer/retailer for matching new
transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not
available. United States owners are permitted to match a
new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized
transmitter is not available. The procedure will require
three ten minute cycles to complete the matching
process. Do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the right.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located on the lower
rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
See Trunk on page 2-13 for more information on
the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key five times within five seconds.
6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN.
7. Press the Acc. button.
8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
9. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
10. Press the Acc. button.
11. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
12. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
13. Press the Acc. button.
14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
15. A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY
FOR FOB #1. At this time, all previously known
transmitters have been erased.
16. Once the transmitter is recognized and
programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will
display READY FOR FOB #2.
If you have additional transmitters to program, take
transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place
transmitter 2 in the pocket. This can be done repeatedly
until up to four transmitters have been programmed.
The DIC will then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED and
will exit the programming mode.
When you are done programming transmitters, press
the Acc. button.