Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500? Don’t worry, programming your key fob is a straightforward process you can do yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob, ensuring you regain remote access to your vehicle quickly and efficiently.
This guide covers programming for both New Body Style and Classic Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 models. Make sure to identify which body style you have to follow the correct procedure.
Programming Key Fob for 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 – New Body Style
If you have a New Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, follow these steps for key fob programming:
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Ensure all doors are closed: Start by making sure all doors of your Chevrolet Silverado are completely closed. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Insert the ignition key: Place your key into the ignition cylinder of your Silverado.
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Press and hold the UNLOCK button: Locate the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s side door panel. Press and hold this button down. Maintain pressure on the button throughout the next steps until instructed to release it.
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Ignition Cycling Sequence (Perform steps 5-8 rapidly): This series of steps needs to be performed in quick succession.
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Turn ignition to ON: While holding the UNLOCK button, turn the ignition key to the ON position. This is the position right before you would start the engine – where the dashboard lights illuminate.
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Turn ignition to OFF: Immediately after turning the ignition to ON, turn the key back to the OFF position.
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Turn ignition to ON again: Repeat the action, turning the ignition key back to the ON position once more.
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Turn ignition to OFF again: Finally, turn the ignition key back to the OFF position for the last time in this sequence.
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Release the UNLOCK button: Now, release the power UNLOCK button that you have been holding down. Upon releasing the button, the vehicle doors should automatically lock and then unlock. This automatic lock and unlock sequence indicates that your Silverado has entered key fob programming mode.
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Program the first transmitter: Take the first key fob transmitter you wish to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob. Continue holding both buttons until the doors lock and unlock again. This may take up to 30 seconds. This lock and unlock response confirms that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program additional transmitters: If you have more key fobs to program (including any existing fobs you want to continue using), repeat step 10 immediately for each additional transmitter.
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Exit programming mode: To finalize the programming process and exit programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the ON position one last time. Your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 Key Fob Programming is now complete for the New Body Style.
Programming Key Fob for 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Classic Body Style
For owners of the Classic Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, use this procedure to program your key fob:
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Locate the Data Link Port (OBDII Port): The Data Link Port, also known as the OBDII port, is located under the driver’s side dashboard. You will need to access this port to program your key fob.
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Identify Terminals 8 and 4: Carefully examine the Data Link Port. You need to identify terminals 8 and 4. Note that the port is wider on the top row, which can help in orientation. Ensure that there are metal contact pins present in both terminals 8 and 4.
Understanding the OBDII Port: This image shows a typical OBDII port. Locate pin 8 and pin 4 to prepare for the key fob programming process on your Classic Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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Connect Terminals 8 and 4 with a Jumper Wire: Using a suitable jumper wire, connect terminal 8 to terminal 4 in the OBDII port. It is crucial to ensure you are connecting the correct terminals. Leave the jumper wire connected throughout the entire programming procedure. When you correctly connect terminals 8 and 4, the vehicle will respond by automatically locking and unlocking the doors. This door lock/unlock response confirms that you have successfully entered the programming mode for your Classic Body Style Silverado.
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Program the first transmitter: Take the first key fob transmitter you intend to program. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter simultaneously. Continue to hold these buttons for approximately 15 seconds. After about 15 seconds, the vehicle will respond again by locking and unlocking the doors. Once you see this response, release the buttons on the transmitter. This indicates successful programming of the key fob.
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Program remaining transmitters: If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat the previous step (step 4) for each of them. Ensure you complete this within one minute of programming the previous transmitter.
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Remove Jumper Wire: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the jumper wire from the OBDII port. This action completes the key fob programming procedure for your Classic Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500.
By following these instructions, you can easily program your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob, whether you have the New Body Style or Classic Body Style. This do-it-yourself method saves time and money, getting you back to enjoying the convenience of remote keyless entry.
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