Experiencing a “key fob not detected” issue with your 2011 Cadillac SRX can be frustrating. Luckily, reprogramming your key fob can often resolve this problem. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program a new key fob for your 2011 Cadillac SRX, whether you have an existing working fob or not. Follow these simple methods to regain access and control of your vehicle quickly.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac SRX Key Fob When You Have a Working Remote
This method is straightforward if you already have one functioning key fob for your 2011 Cadillac SRX. Here’s how to program an additional key fob:
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Ensure your Cadillac SRX is turned off.
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Place your working key fob in the cupholder. Have your new, unprogrammed key fob ready.
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Insert your vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver’s side door.
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Turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds.
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The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “Ready to Learn Electronic key #2, 3, 4 ETC.”
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Take your new key fob and place it into the transmitter pocket. This pocket is located inside the center console, between the driver and front passenger seats. You’ll need to open the storage area and lift up the storage tray to access it.
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Press the ignition button. Once the new remote is successfully learned, the DIC display will indicate it’s ready to program the next remote.
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Remove the new key fob from the transmitter pocket and press the unlock button on the fob to confirm.
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If you need to program more key fobs, repeat steps 6 through 8 for each additional remote.
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When you have programmed all desired key fobs, press and hold the ignition button for ten seconds to exit the programming mode.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac SRX Key Fob When You Have No Working Remotes
If you’ve lost all your key fobs or none are working with your 2011 Cadillac SRX, this method will guide you through the programming process. Note that this process takes a bit longer due to a security delay.
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Make sure your 2011 Cadillac SRX is turned off.
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Insert the key into the key lock cylinder on the driver’s door.
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Turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds.
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The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
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Wait for ten minutes until the DIC display changes to “PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN,” and then press the ignition button. The DIC will again show “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
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Repeat step 5 two additional times. After the third ten-minute wait, all previously programmed remotes will be erased and will no longer work with your vehicle. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access. The DIC display should now show “READY FOR REMOTE #1.”
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Place your new key fob into the transmitter pocket, located in the center console (refer to the description in the previous method for location).
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Press the ignition button. When the key fob is successfully programmed, the DIC will show “ready to program the next remote.”
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Remove the programmed key fob from the transmitter pocket and press the unlock button on the remote.
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To program additional key fobs, repeat steps 7 through 9.
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Once you have programmed all your new key fobs, press and hold the ignition button for ten seconds to exit the programming mode.
By following these instructions, you should be able to program your 2011 Cadillac SRX key fob and resolve the “key fob not detected” issue, getting you back on the road with full vehicle access.
