Unlimited Key Mode Programming

Unlimited Key Mode Programming

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NOTE: When in the unlimited key mode, the KEYS_PROGMD PID (Parameter Identification) in the BCM (Body Control Module) always reads 2, no matter how many keys are programmed to the vehicle (after the first 2 keys have been programmed to the vehicle).

NOTE: If the BCM (Body Control Module) PID (Parameter Identification) UNL_KEY_ID is not available, unlimited key mode is turned on, and must be turned off before viewing the stored code. At this time, unlimited keys may be programmed to the vehicle. To view/disable/change the stored code, follow the procedure below for disabling the unlimited key mode.

1. The customer must choose an 8-digit number (except for 00000000, 00000001, or FFFFFFFF) to be programmed to all of their vehicles or to all of the keys for one vehicle. Valid digits are 0-9 and the letters A-F.

2. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select Body>Security>PATS Functions and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions to enter PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access.

3. Once in security access, select "unlimited key mode ON" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

4. Select "program unlimited key code" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions. Enter the 8-digit code chosen by the customer in step 1 of this procedure and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

5. Select "Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

6. Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool (the key does not need to be removed from the ignition at this time).

7. Turn the first PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key to the RUN position for a minimum of 3 seconds.

8. Turn the first PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.

9. Insert the second PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key into the ignition and turn the key to the RUN position for a minimum of 3 seconds.

10. The engine should now start with both PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys.

11. If it is desired to program additional key(s), REFER to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys.

Disable

1. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select Body>Security>PATS Functions and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions to enter PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access.

2. Select" unlimited key mode OFF" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

3. Select" Ignition Key Code Erase" and follow the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) on-screen instructions.

4. Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool (the key does not need to be removed from the ignition at this time).

5. Turn the first PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key to the RUN position for a minimum of 3 seconds.

6. Turn the first PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.

7. Insert the second PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) key into the ignition and turn the key to the RUN position for a minimum of 3 seconds.

8. The engine should now start with both PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys.

9. If it is desired to program additional key(s) (only a total of 8 keys can be programmed into the BCM (Body Control Module)), REFER to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys.