Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2006 Chevrolet Impala? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can often be done right at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides straightforward instructions to program your 2006 Impala key fob, ensuring you regain convenient access to your vehicle quickly and easily. Whether your Impala is equipped with Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons or not, we’ve got you covered with simple, step-by-step procedures.
Step-by-Step Programming Guide for 2006 Impala Key Fobs
The programming procedure for your 2006 Chevy Impala key fob varies slightly depending on whether your vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. Locate your owner’s manual to confirm if your Impala has these buttons. If you don’t have your manual, don’t fret; we’ve outlined both methods below to help you program your key fob successfully.
Programming for 2006 Impala with Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
If your 2006 Impala has DIC buttons, follow these instructions to program your key fob:
- Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This position allows you to access the Driver Information Center. Be careful not to start the engine.
- Press the “vehicle information” button repeatedly until you see “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY” displayed on the DIC screen.
- Press the “set/reset” button until the DIC screen shows “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE”. This indicates the vehicle is now in programming mode.
- Take your first keyless remote (key fob) and simultaneously press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons for approximately 15 seconds. You should hear a chime sound, signaling that the remote has been successfully programmed.
- If you need to program additional key fobs, immediately repeat step 4 with each additional remote. A 2006 Chevy Impala can accommodate up to eight key fobs.
- Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key.
- Test each programmed remote to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons and verifying the vehicle responds.
Programming for 2006 Impala without Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
For 2006 Impala models without DIC buttons, use this procedure to program your key fob:
- Ensure your vehicle is in “Park” (P). Insert the ignition key and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before starting the engine.
- Locate the trip odometer reset stem on your instrument panel. Press and release this stem until you see “RELEARN REMOTE KEY” displayed.
- Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. The display should change to “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE,” indicating the system is ready for programming.
- Take your first keyless remote and press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons at the same time for about 15 seconds. Listen for a chime, which confirms successful programming of the remote.
- To program any additional key fobs, immediately repeat step 4. You can program up to eight remotes for your 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
- To exit the programming mode, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition.
- Test all programmed remotes to confirm they are functioning as expected by pressing the buttons and observing the vehicle’s response.
By following the appropriate steps for your 2006 Chevrolet Impala model, you should be able to easily program your new or replacement key fobs. Enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again!
