Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2000 Chevy Tahoe? Programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services. This guide provides straightforward, step-by-step instructions to program your 2000 Tahoe Key Fob, ensuring you regain convenient keyless entry to your vehicle. It’s important to note that the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe may use one of two different key fobs, each requiring a specific programming method. Identify your key fob’s FCC ID (located on the back) to determine the correct procedure: either FCC #ABO1502T or FCC #KOBUT1BT. Follow the appropriate set of instructions below to program your 2000 Tahoe key fob quickly and efficiently.
Programming Instructions for FCC #ABO1502T Remote
This procedure applies to 2000 Tahoe key fobs with FCC ID ABO1502T. You will need a jumper wire to complete this process.
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Locate the Data Link Connector (DLC): The DLC, also known as the OBD-II port, is situated beneath the driver’s side dashboard. You’ll need to identify terminals 8 and 4 within this port.
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Prepare the Jumper Wire: Ensure your DLC has metal contact pins in terminals 8 and 4. Using a suitable jumper wire, connect terminal 8 to terminal 4. Maintain this connection throughout the programming steps. Correct terminal identification is crucial for successful programming. Upon bridging terminals 8 and 4, the vehicle should automatically lock and unlock its doors, signaling entry into programming mode.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you wish to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the fob. Continue holding for approximately 15 seconds. The vehicle will respond by locking and unlocking the doors again. Once this occurs, release the buttons on the key fob.
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Program Additional Key Fobs: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 3 within one minute for each additional fob.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once all key fobs are programmed, remove the jumper wire from the OBDII port to exit the programming mode.
Programming Instructions for FCC #KOBUT1BT Remote
Use this procedure for 2000 Chevy Tahoe key fobs with FCC ID #KOBUT1BT. This method utilizes the vehicle’s ignition and door lock switch.
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Close All Doors: Ensure all doors of your 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe are fully closed before beginning.
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Insert Key into Ignition: Place your key into the ignition switch, but do not turn it on yet.
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Hold UNLOCK Button: Press and hold the power UNLOCK button located on the driver’s side door panel. Maintain pressure on this button until instructed to release it in a later step.
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Ignition Sequence (Rapid Succession): Perform the following four steps in quick succession:
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Turn Ignition to ON: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This is the position just before starting the engine.
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Turn Ignition to OFF: Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position.
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Turn Ignition to ON: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
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Turn Ignition to OFF: Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position for the final time in this sequence.
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Release UNLOCK Button: Release the power UNLOCK button on the door panel. The vehicle will automatically lock and unlock the doors to confirm programming mode entry.
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Program Key Fob: Immediately take the key fob you want to program. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the fob simultaneously. Continue holding until the doors lock and unlock. This step may take up to 30 seconds.
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Program Additional Fobs (Immediately): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 10 immediately for each additional transmitter, including any previously programmed fobs. This step must be done now for each fob.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to exit the key fob programming mode. Your 2000 Tahoe key fob should now be successfully programmed.
