Key fobs offer unparalleled convenience in modern vehicles, allowing for keyless entry and ignition. Losing a key fob or needing an additional one for your 2011 Cadillac SRX doesn’t necessarily mean an expensive trip to the dealership. You can program a new key fob yourself, right in your driveway. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions for programming your 2011 Cadillac SRX key fob, whether you have an existing working fob or are starting from scratch.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac SRX Key Fob with a Working Remote
If you already have a programmed key fob and want to add another, follow these straightforward steps. This method is quick and easy, perfect for adding a spare key.
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Start with the Vehicle Off: Ensure your 2011 Cadillac SRX is completely turned off. This is crucial for initiating the programming sequence.
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Prepare Existing and New Remotes: Place your currently working key fob(s) in the vehicle’s cupholder. Have the new, unprogrammed remote readily available with you.
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Use the Door Lock Cylinder: Locate the key lock cylinder on the exterior of your driver’s side door. Insert your key into this cylinder.
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Turn Key to Unlock Position: Turn the key to the “unlock” position five times in rapid succession, within a 10-second timeframe. This action signals the vehicle to enter programming mode.
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Observe the Driver Information Center (DIC): After correctly performing step 4, the Driver Information Center (DIC) display, located in your instrument cluster, will show a message. It should read “Ready to Learn Electronic Key #2, 3, 4 ETC.” This indicates the system is ready to program a new key fob.
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Locate the Transmitter Pocket: The transmitter pocket is located inside the center console, between the driver and front passenger seats. You’ll need to open the center console storage area and lift up the storage tray to access this pocket.
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Place New Remote in Transmitter Pocket: Place the new, unprogrammed key fob into the transmitter pocket. Ensure the buttons on the fob are facing the front of the vehicle.
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Press the Ignition Button: Press the ignition button (push-to-start). Once the new remote is successfully learned by the system, the DIC display will update to indicate it’s ready to program the next remote.
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Remove and Test the New Remote: Take the newly programmed remote out of the transmitter pocket. Press the “unlock” button on the remote to test if it’s working correctly. The doors should unlock, confirming successful programming.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more remotes to program, repeat Steps 6 through 9 for each additional key fob.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, press and hold the ignition button for approximately ten seconds. This action will exit the programming mode.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac SRX Key Fob Without a Working Remote
If you’ve lost all your key fobs, or none are working, you’ll need to use a slightly longer procedure to program a new one. This method involves a security delay, but is still manageable at home.
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Vehicle Must Be Off: Ensure your 2011 Cadillac SRX is turned off before starting this procedure.
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Insert Key into Door Lock Cylinder: Insert your key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver’s door.
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Turn Key to Unlock Position (Five Times): Turn the key to the “unlock” position five times within ten seconds, just as in the previous procedure.
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“REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT” Message: The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the message “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”. This indicates the system is entering a security delay period.
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Wait for Ten Minutes (Repeat Three Times): You must wait for ten minutes until the DIC display changes to “PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN”. Once this message appears, press the ignition button. The DIC display will revert back to “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”.
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Repeat Step 5 Two More Times: Repeat the ten-minute waiting process and ignition button press two additional times. This means you will go through this ten-minute wait and button press cycle a total of three times. After the third cycle, any previously programmed remotes will be erased from the system’s memory for security reasons. The DIC display should then show “READY FOR REMOTE #1”.
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Place New Remote in Transmitter Pocket: Place the new, unprogrammed key fob into the transmitter pocket in the center console, with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle, as described in the previous method.
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Press the Ignition Button: Press the ignition button. When the remote is successfully programmed, the DIC will indicate it is ready for the next remote.
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Remove and Test the New Remote: Remove the newly programmed remote from the transmitter pocket and press the “unlock” button to test its functionality.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat Steps 7 through 9.
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Exit Programming Mode: After programming all your remotes, press and hold the ignition button for ten seconds to exit the programming mode.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2011 Cadillac SRX key fob, saving time and money. Whether you are adding a spare or replacing a lost remote, this DIY guide will help you get back on the road with a fully functional key fob.
