Programming your 2012 Cadillac SRX key fob can be a straightforward process, often achievable without a trip to the dealership. Whether you’re adding a new key fob or replacing a lost one, this guide provides clear instructions for programming your remote. There are two primary scenarios: programming with an existing working remote and programming when you have no working remotes. Both methods are detailed below to ensure you can regain full access and control of your Cadillac SRX.
Programming a 2012 Cadillac SRX Key Fob with a Working Remote
If you currently have a working key fob for your 2012 Cadillac SRX, adding or programming an additional remote is relatively simple. Follow these steps:
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Turn Off Your Vehicle: Ensure your Cadillac SRX is completely turned off before beginning the programming sequence.
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Place Working Remote in Cupholder: Locate the working remote and place it in the vehicle’s cupholder for consistent signal reception. Have the new, unprogrammed remote readily available with you.
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Insert Key into Door Lock: Take the vehicle’s key and insert it into the key lock cylinder situated on the exterior of the driver’s side door.
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Turn Key to Unlock Five Times: Within a ten-second timeframe, turn the key to the unlock position five times. This action signals the vehicle to enter programming mode.
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Check Driver Information Center (DIC): Observe the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It should display the message “Ready to Learn Electronic key #2, 3, 4 ETC.”, indicating the system is prepared to program a new remote.
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Place New Remote in Transmitter Pocket: Access the transmitter pocket, which is located inside the center console between the driver and front passenger seats. You may need to open the storage area and lift up the storage tray to fully access this pocket. Place the new remote inside the transmitter pocket with the button side facing the front of the vehicle.
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Press the Ignition Button: Press the ignition button. Once the new remote is successfully learned, the DIC display will update to show that it is ready to program the next remote, if applicable.
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Remove and Test New Remote: Take the newly programmed remote out of the transmitter pocket. Press the “unlock” button on the new remote to verify it is functioning correctly.
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Program Additional Remotes (If Needed): If you have more remotes to program, repeat Steps 6 through 8 for each additional key fob.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all desired remotes, press and hold the ignition button for approximately ten seconds to exit the key fob programming mode.
Programming a 2012 Cadillac SRX Key Fob Without a Working Remote
If you do not have a working remote for your 2012 Cadillac SRX, the programming process is slightly longer but still manageable. Here’s how to program a new key fob in this situation:
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Vehicle Off: Ensure the vehicle is turned off.
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Insert Key into Door Lock: Insert your vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver’s side door.
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Turn Key to Unlock Five Times: Turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds.
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Observe DIC Message: “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT”: The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.” This indicates the system is initiating the learn process but requires a waiting period.
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Wait Ten Minutes and Press Ignition (Repeat x3): 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 will revert to displaying “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
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Repeat Step 5 Two More Times: Repeat the process described in Step 5 two additional times. This means you will wait for ten minutes, press the ignition, and wait again, for a total of three ten-minute cycles. After the third cycle, any previously known remotes will be erased from the system’s memory.
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DIC Displays “READY FOR REMOTE #1”: After the final waiting period, the DIC display should now show “READY FOR REMOTE #1”, indicating the system is ready to learn the first new remote.
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Place New Remote in Transmitter Pocket: Open the center console storage and lift the tray to access the transmitter pocket. Place the new key fob into this pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle.
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Press the Ignition Button: Press the ignition button to initiate the programming of the new remote. When the remote is successfully programmed, the DIC will indicate it is ready for the next remote.
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Remove and Test Remote: Remove the programmed remote from the transmitter pocket and press the “unlock” button to confirm it is working correctly with your 2012 Cadillac SRX.
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Program Additional Remotes (If Desired): To program any additional remotes, repeat Steps 8 through 10.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit the learn mode, press and hold the ignition button for ten seconds.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2012 Cadillac SRX key fob, restoring convenient remote access to your vehicle.
