Having trouble with your 2007 Chevy Suburban key fob? Don’t worry, programming a new or existing key fob can often be done right at home. This guide provides simple steps to program your key fob for your 2007 Suburban, whether your vehicle is equipped with Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons or not. Follow the instructions below to regain keyless entry and remote start functionality.
Programming with Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
If your Chevy Suburban has DIC buttons on the steering wheel, follow these steps. This is the most common method and utilizes the vehicle’s built-in menu system for easy key fob programming.
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Turn Ignition to ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. Ensure you can access the Driver Information Center display.
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Access Vehicle Information Menu: Press the vehicle information button (often indicated by a car or “INFO” icon) repeatedly until you see PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displayed in the DIC.
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Initiate Relearn Mode: Press the set/reset button (usually a checkmark or “SET/CLR” button) until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE appears on the Driver Information Center screen. The vehicle is now in programming mode.
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Program First Key Fob: Take your first key fob and simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons. Continue holding them for approximately 15 seconds. You should hear a chime sound, indicating that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 4 immediately for each additional fob. The system allows programming up to eight key fobs.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test Key Fobs: Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock, unlock, and other function buttons.
Programming without Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
If your 2007 Suburban doesn’t have DIC buttons, use this procedure. This method utilizes the trip odometer reset stem to access the programming mode.
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Prepare Vehicle: Ensure your vehicle is in Park (P) and the ignition key is in the “ON” position. This is the position just before starting the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Display: Press and release the trip odometer reset stem repeatedly until RELEARN REMOTE KEY is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Enter Learning Mode: Press and HOLD the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will appear, indicating the vehicle is ready to program a key fob.
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Program First Key Fob: Take your first key fob and press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about 15 seconds. A chime will sound to confirm successful programming.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): To program more key fobs, repeat step 4 for each additional remote. You can program up to eight remotes.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key.
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Test Key Fobs: Thoroughly test each programmed key fob to verify proper operation of all buttons.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily program your 2007 Suburban Key Fob and restore full keyless entry functionality. This DIY approach can save you time and money compared to dealership programming.
