Lost your 1995 Chevy Silverado Key Fob or need to program a new replacement? The good news is that your Chevy Silverado, along with other GM vehicles of this era, features onboard programming. This means you can easily program your key fob yourself right at home, without needing any specialized tools or a trip to the dealership. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to get your 1995 Chevy Silverado key fob programmed and working in no time.
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle. When you enter programming mode, the system will erase all previously programmed codes. Therefore, you’ll need to reprogram all your remotes during this process to ensure they all function correctly.
Programming Your 1995 Chevy Silverado Key Fob (and Similar Models: 1993-1995)
This procedure applies to 1993-1995 Chevy Silverado models, as well as other similar GM vehicles from this period including the Chevy S10 Pickup, GMC Sierra, and GMC Sonoma.
Here’s how to program your key fob:
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Ignition Off: Start by inserting your key into the ignition switch, but leave it in the “OFF” position. Do not turn the vehicle on.
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Locate the DLC: Find the Data Link Connector (DLC). This is typically located underneath the driver’s side dashboard. To help you identify the correct pins, refer to the diagram below. You’ll be looking for the “A” and “G” pins within the DLC.
This image shows a diagram of the Data Link Connector (DLC) to help locate pin positions A and G for key fob programming on a 1995 Chevy Silverado.
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Connect Pins A and G: Use a suitable jumper wire or electrical wire to connect pin “A” to pin “G” of the DLC. Once you make the connection, the vehicle’s receiver should respond by automatically locking and then unlocking the doors. This indicates that you have successfully entered programming mode.
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Program the First Remote: Take your first key fob that you want to program. Press the “UNLOCK” button on the remote. The vehicle should respond again by locking and unlocking the doors, confirming that the first remote has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Remotes: If you have additional key fobs to program, immediately repeat step 4 for each subsequent remote. Press the “UNLOCK” button on each additional remote you wish to program. The vehicle will respond with the lock/unlock cycle for each successful programming.
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Disconnect Jumper Wire: After you have programmed all desired key fobs, disconnect the jumper wire from pins A and G of the DLC.
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Test Your Remotes: Finally, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons to verify proper function.
Programming Procedure for 1996 Chevy Silverado Key Fob
If you have a 1996 Chevy Silverado, or a 1996 Chevy S10 Pickup or Sonoma, the programming procedure is slightly different:
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Ignition Off: Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the “OFF” position.
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Locate DLC and Terminals 8 and 4: Locate the Data Line Connector (DLC) under the driver’s side dashboard. This time, you will be working with terminals 8 and 4 on the wider row of cavities of the DLC. Refer to the diagram below for terminal identification.
This image illustrates the Data Line Connector (DLC) with numbered terminals 1 through 8, highlighting terminals 8 and 4 for programming a 1996 Chevy Silverado key fob.
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Connect Terminals 8 and 4: Ensure there are metal contact pins in terminals 8 and 4. Then, connect terminal 8 to terminal 4 using a jumper wire. Keep the jumper wire connected throughout the programming process. The vehicle will signal entry into programming mode by cycling the door locks (locking then unlocking).
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Program the First Transmitter: On the first key fob, press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons simultaneously for approximately 30 seconds. The vehicle will respond by cycling the locks again. Release the buttons on the transmitter.
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Program Remaining Transmitters: Within one minute, repeat step 4 for any remaining key fobs you need to program.
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Remove Jumper Wire: Remove the jumper wire from terminals 8 and 4 of the DLC.
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Test Transmitters: Test all programmed key fobs to confirm they are functioning correctly.
Vehicles Compatible with This Key Fob
This particular key fob is compatible with a range of General Motors vehicles equipped with a factory keyless entry system from 1993 to 1996. These include:
- Chevrolet C1500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet C2500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet C3500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet K1500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet K2500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet K3500 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet S10 (1993-1996)
- Chevrolet Silverado (1995-1996)
- GMC C1500 (1993-1996)
- GMC C2500 (1993-1996)
- GMC C3500 (1993-1996)
- GMC K1500 (1993-1996)
- GMC K2500 (1993-1996)
- GMC K3500 (1993-1996)
- GMC Sonoma (1993-1996)
- GMC Sierra (1993-1996)
Programming your 1995 Chevy Silverado key fob is a straightforward process you can accomplish yourself. By following these simple steps, you can save time and money and quickly regain the convenience of keyless entry.
