Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2007 Chevy Equinox? You can easily do it yourself at home. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for 2007 Chevy Equinox Key Fob Programming for models with and without Driver Information Center (DIC).
Programming 2007 Chevy Equinox Key Fob for Vehicles With Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your 2007 Chevy Equinox is equipped with Driver Information Center buttons, follow these steps to program your key fob:
- Turn Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. This will allow you to access the Driver Information Center.
- Access Vehicle Information Menu: Press the vehicle information button repeatedly until you see ‘PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY’ displayed on the DIC screen.
- Initiate Relearn Mode: Press the set/reset button until the display shows ‘REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE’. The vehicle is now in programming mode.
- Program First Key Fob: Take your first key fob, and simultaneously press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons for about 15 seconds. You will hear a chime sound, indicating successful programming of the remote.
- Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to eight remotes for your 2007 Chevy Equinox.
- Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
- Test Your Remotes: Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly.
Programming 2007 Chevy Equinox Key Fob for Vehicles Without Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your 2007 Chevy Equinox does not have Driver Information Center buttons, use this procedure. Ensure your vehicle is in Park (P) and the ignition key is in the ON position (without starting the engine).
- Access Relearn Remote Key Display: Press the trip odometer reset stem until ‘RELEARN REMOTE KEY’ appears on the display.
- Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for about three seconds. The message ‘REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE’ will be displayed, indicating the system is ready for programming.
- Program First Key Fob: Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on your first key fob at the same time for approximately 15 seconds. A chime sound will confirm successful programming.
- Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): To program more remotes, repeat step 3 right away. Up to eight remotes can be programmed.
- Exit Programming Mode and Test: Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove it. Test all programmed key fobs to verify they are working.
You’ve programmed your 2007 Chevy Equinox key fob! Test all remotes to ensure they work.
