Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado? Don’t worry, programming your key fob yourself is a straightforward process that can save you time and money. This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions to get your 2002 Chevy key fob programmed quickly and efficiently.
Simple Steps to Program Your 2002 Chevy Key Fob
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2002 Chevy Silverado key fob:
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Ensure all doors are completely closed. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Insert your ignition key into the ignition cylinder. Make sure you have your key ready for the next steps.
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Press and HOLD the power UNLOCK button located on the driver’s side door panel. Keep holding this button down throughout the initial programming sequence.
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Quickly perform the following four steps in rapid succession: This timing is important for the vehicle to enter programming mode.
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position. This is the position just before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate.
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Turn the ignition key back to the OFF position. Do not remove the key, just turn it back to the starting position.
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position again. Repeat the on position as before.
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Turn the ignition key back to the OFF position one last time. Ensure the key is in the OFF position.
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Release the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s door. Once you release the button, the vehicle should automatically cycle the door locks, locking and then unlocking to confirm it has entered programming mode.
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Immediately press and HOLD both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the new key fob. Continue holding both buttons until the door locks cycle again. This may take up to 30 seconds. This step synchronizes the new key fob with your vehicle’s receiver.
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Repeat step 10 for each additional key fob you wish to program, including any existing fobs you want to continue using. You must program all fobs you intend to use during this single programming session.
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position to exit the key fob programming mode. This final step saves the programming and returns your vehicle to normal operation.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully program your 2002 Chevy Silverado key fob. If you encounter any difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you are performing them in the correct sequence and timing. Having a working key fob provides convenient access and security for your vehicle.
