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Erase All Keys and Program Two Keys




Erase All Keys and Program Two Keys

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

General Procedure

NOTE: This procedure erases all MyKey(R) features on all of the keys that are programmed to the vehicle. All of the keys then operate as normal (admin) keys with no restrictions.

NOTE: This procedure erases all programmed ignition keys from the vehicle memory. The vehicle cannot start until a minimum of 2 keys are programmed into the vehicle.

NOTE: To enter PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access if no programmed IA (Intelligent Access) keys are available, start a vehicle session using a tear tag or PCM (Powertrain Control Module) part number. REFER to Diagnostic Methods Diagnostic Methods. PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) security access can still be granted even with the ignition off.

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. NOTE: A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed into the vehicle.
From the scan tool menu, select the appropriate key programming procedure and follow the on-screen instructions to erase and program the IA (Intelligent Access) key(s).