Lost your 2004 Cadillac Escalade key fob or need to program a new replacement? Programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services. Follow these straightforward steps to program your 2004 Escalade Key Fob quickly and get back on the road with full remote functionality.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2004 Escalade Key Fob
This guide provides clear instructions to program your 2004 Cadillac Escalade key fob remote. Ensure you follow each step precisely for successful programming.
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Vehicle Preparation: Begin by closing all doors on your Cadillac Escalade. This is crucial for initiating the programming sequence correctly.
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Ignition Key Insertion: Insert your key into the ignition. Do not turn the ignition on yet.
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Power Unlock Button Engagement: Locate the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s side door panel. Press and HOLD this button down throughout the next several steps until instructed to release it in step 9.
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Initiate Programming Sequence (Steps 5-8 Rapidly): Perform the following ignition switch actions in quick succession:
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Step 5: Ignition ON (Position 2): Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This is the position right before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate.
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Step 6: Ignition OFF (Position 1): Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position.
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Step 7: Ignition ON (Position 2): Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
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Step 8: Ignition OFF (Position 1): Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position for the final time in this sequence.
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Release Unlock Button & Confirmation: Release the power unlock button that you have been holding down. Upon releasing 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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Transmitter Synchronization: Immediately take the 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 door locks cycle again (lock and unlock). This step may require holding the buttons for up to 30 seconds.
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Programming Additional Transmitters: If you have additional key fobs to program (including any existing remotes you want to continue using), repeat step 10 immediately for each additional transmitter.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit the transmitter programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the ON position one last time.
By following these steps, you should successfully program your 2004 Cadillac Escalade key fob. If you encounter any issues or prefer professional assistance, you can search online for local key fob programming services in your area. For replacement key fobs and remotes, visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection.
