Lost your key fob or need to program a new remote for your 2004 GMC Yukon? Don’t worry, programming your key fob at home is a straightforward process that can save you time and money. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get your key fob working with your Yukon in no time.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Before you begin, gather all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2004 GMC Yukon. It’s important to program all remotes at once because this procedure will erase any previously programmed remotes.
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Prepare Your Vehicle: Ensure all doors of your GMC Yukon are fully closed. Insert your key into the ignition, but do not turn it on yet.
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Initiate Programming Mode: Press and HOLD the UNLOCK button located on the driver’s side door panel. Do not release the button until instructed in step 4.
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Cycle Ignition: While holding the UNLOCK button, quickly turn the ignition key from the OFF position to the ON position and back to OFF twice in rapid succession. The “ON” position is just before you would start the engine, and “OFF” is the position where you can remove the key.
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Release Unlock Button: Release the UNLOCK button on the door. You should hear the door locks cycle (lock then unlock). This lock cycling indicates that your 2004 GMC Yukon has successfully entered key fob programming mode.
- Troubleshooting: If the door locks cycle before you release the UNLOCK button, the programming mode has not been correctly initiated. Start again from step one and carefully follow each instruction. If the locks continue to cycle prematurely, double-check that you are following the steps precisely, or there might be an issue with your vehicle’s keyless entry system.
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Program Your Key Fobs: Immediately after the locks cycle, take the first key fob you want to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob. Continue holding both buttons until the vehicle responds again by cycling the door locks. This might take up to 5 minutes when programming a new, unprogrammed remote. A remote that has been previously paired may program more quickly. Repeat this step for each additional key fob you wish to program, including your original remotes.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the ON position. This action will automatically exit the key fob programming mode.
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Test Your Remotes: Remove the key from the ignition and test each programmed key fob to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking the doors and activating other functions, if applicable.
Need a Replacement Key Fob?
If you require a replacement key fob for your 2004 GMC Yukon, or an extra remote, visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes. You can find the specific key fob for your vehicle and easily order a replacement. For this particular model, you can order using part number 15186200.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2004 GMC Yukon key fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle.
