Is your 2000 Chevy Silverado key fob no longer working, or did you get a replacement that needs programming? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for a 2000 Silverado is a straightforward process you can do yourself at home. This guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for both New Body Style and Classic Body Style 2000 Chevrolet Silverado models, ensuring you can quickly regain remote access to your vehicle.
Before you begin, ensure you have all your key fobs ready to program. This procedure will program all fobs you have, so you’ll need to repeat the programming steps for each one you want to use with your Silverado.
Programming a 2000 Silverado Key Fob for New Body Style
This procedure applies to the “New Body Style” version of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. If you are unsure which body style you have, visually compare your truck to images online of both “New Body Style” and “Classic Body Style” 2000 Silverado models.
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Ensure All Doors Are Closed: Begin by making sure all doors of your 2000 Chevy Silverado are completely closed. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Insert the Key into the Ignition: Place your Silverado’s key into the ignition cylinder.
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Press and Hold the UNLOCK Button: Locate the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s side door panel. Press and hold this button down. Keep holding it until instructed to release in step 9.
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Quickly Perform Steps 5-8: The following steps need to be performed in rapid succession for the programming sequence to activate. Be prepared to move swiftly between steps.
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Turn Ignition to ON Position: While holding the UNLOCK button, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. The dashboard lights should illuminate.
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Turn Ignition to OFF Position: Immediately after turning the ignition to the ON position, turn it back to the OFF position.
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Turn Ignition to ON Position Again: Once more, quickly turn the ignition switch back to the ON position.
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Turn Ignition to OFF Position Again: Finally, turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position for the last time in this sequence.
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Release the UNLOCK Button: Release the power UNLOCK button on the door panel. Upon releasing the button, the vehicle should automatically lock and then unlock the doors. This lock and unlock cycle confirms that you have successfully entered the key fob programming mode.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you want to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob. Continue holding both buttons until the doors lock and unlock again. This step may take up to 30 seconds. This lock and unlock action indicates that the first key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 10 immediately for each additional fob. This includes any existing key fobs that were previously programmed to your Silverado, as this process resets the memory.
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Exit Programming Mode: To exit the key fob programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the ON position one last time. You can now test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly with your 2000 Chevy Silverado.
Programming a 2000 Silverado Key Fob for Classic Body Style
This procedure is for the “Classic Body Style” 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. This method involves using the OBDII Data Link Port and a jumper wire.
- Locate the Data Link Port (OBDII Port): The Data Link Port, also known as the OBDII port, is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side of your 2000 Silverado. You’ll need to identify pins 8 and 4 on this port. Note that the port is wider on the top row, which can help with orientation.
Alt text: Location of OBDII Data Link Port under the dashboard of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, used for classic body style key fob programming, highlighting pin positions.
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Prepare Jumper Wire and Connect Pins 8 and 4: Ensure that there are metal contact pins in terminals 8 and 4 of the OBDII port. Use a suitable jumper wire to connect terminal 8 to terminal 4. Leave the jumper wire connected throughout the entire programming procedure. When you correctly connect pins 8 and 4, the vehicle will respond by automatically locking and unlocking the doors. This indicates that you have successfully entered the programming mode for the classic body style Silverado.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you wish to program. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter simultaneously. After approximately 15 seconds, the vehicle will respond by locking and unlocking the doors again. Once you see this response, release the buttons on the transmitter. This confirms the first key fob is programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): Within one minute of programming the first key fob, repeat the previous step (step 3) for any remaining key fobs you wish to program.
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Remove Jumper Wire: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the jumper wire from the OBDII port. Your 2000 Silverado Classic Body Style key fobs should now be programmed and ready to use. Test each fob to confirm successful programming.
By following these instructions, you can easily program your 2000 Silverado key fob yourself, saving time and money. If you require replacement key fobs for your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado or any other vehicle, be sure to visit KeylessEntryRemoteFob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes.
