Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2000 Chevy Silverado? You’re in the right place. Programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services. This guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for 2000 Chevy Silverado Key Fob Programming, ensuring you regain seamless access to your vehicle.
This guide covers programming for both “New Body Style” and “Classic Body Style” Silverado models. It’s crucial to identify which style your truck has to ensure you use the correct programming procedure. Follow the steps below carefully to program your 2000 Chevy Silverado key fob successfully.
Programming Your 2000 Chevy Silverado Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have all necessary key fobs you intend to program, as you will need to program all of them in one session.
Programming for New Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado
This procedure is for the “New Body Style” 2000 Chevy Silverado. If you are unsure which body style you have, consult your vehicle’s documentation or a trusted automotive resource before proceeding.
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Ensure All Doors Are Closed: Begin by closing all doors of your 2000 Chevy Silverado. This is a critical first step to initiate the programming sequence.
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Insert Key into Ignition: Place your key into the ignition cylinder. Do not turn the ignition on yet.
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Press and Hold UNLOCK Button: Locate the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s side door panel. Press and hold this button down. Maintain pressure on the button throughout the next steps until instructed to release it.
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Ignition Cycling Sequence (Steps 5-8): Perform the following ignition switch actions in rapid succession while still holding the UNLOCK button:
- Step 5: Turn Ignition to ON: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This is the position right before starting the engine.
- Step 6: Turn Ignition to OFF: Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position.
- Step 7: Turn Ignition to ON: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
- Step 8: Turn Ignition to OFF: Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position for the final time in this sequence.
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Release 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 indicates that the system has entered programming mode.
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Program First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you wish 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 process may take up to 30 seconds, so be patient and keep holding the buttons. The lock and unlock response confirms that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 10 immediately for each additional transmitter, including any existing, previously programmed transmitters. It is essential to program all key fobs you intend to use during this session.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming process and exit programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The system will now be set, and your newly programmed key fobs should be fully functional with your 2000 Chevy Silverado.
Programming for Classic Body Style 2000 Chevy Silverado
This procedure applies to the “Classic Body Style” 2000 Chevy Silverado. Ensure you have correctly identified your vehicle’s body style before proceeding with these steps. This method involves using the OBDII Data Link Port.
- Locate the Data Link Port (OBDII Port): The Data Link Port, or OBDII port, is located under the driver’s side dashboard. You will need to identify pins 8 and 4 within this port. Note that the port is wider on the top row, which can help in orientation.
Alt text: Image showing OBDII Data Link Port diagram with pin numbers, highlighting pin locations 8 and 4 for 2000 Chevy Silverado key fob programming.
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Prepare Jumper Wire and Connect Pins 8 and 4: Verify that metal contact pins are present in terminals 8 and 4 of the OBDII port. Use a suitable jumper wire to connect pin 8 to pin 4. Keep the jumper wire connected throughout the entire programming procedure. It is crucial to correctly identify terminals 8 and 4. Once the connection is made, the vehicle will automatically lock and unlock the doors. This door lock and unlock sequence confirms that you have successfully entered the programming mode for the “Classic Body Style” Silverado.
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Program First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you want to program. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on this transmitter simultaneously. After approximately 15 seconds, the vehicle will respond by locking and unlocking the doors again. Once you observe this response, release the buttons on the transmitter. This indicates successful programming of the first key fob.
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Program Remaining Key Fobs: Within one minute of programming the first key fob, repeat the previous step (step 3) for any remaining key fobs you wish to program. Ensure you program all desired key fobs within this timeframe.
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Remove Jumper Wire: After you have finished programming all key fobs, remove the jumper wire from the OBDII port, disconnecting pins 8 and 4. This completes the programming sequence for the “Classic Body Style” 2000 Chevy Silverado key fob.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully complete your 2000 Chevy Silverado key fob programming. Make sure to test each key fob to ensure it is working correctly after programming.
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