Is your 2003 Chevy Venture Key Fob malfunctioning, or did you recently replace it and need to get it working with your van again? Programming your key fob for your 2003 Chevrolet Venture can be done at home with a simple procedure, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow steps to program your key fob, ensuring you regain convenient remote access to your vehicle.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these instructions carefully to program your 2003 Chevy Venture key fob successfully:
- Remove the Key: Begin by removing the ignition key completely from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Locate and Remove the BCM PRGRM Fuse: Find the fuse box in your Chevy Venture. Consult your owner’s manual if needed to pinpoint the exact location. Once located, remove the “BCM PRGRM” fuse. This fuse is essential for initiating the programming sequence.
- Close All Doors: Ensure all doors, including the sliding doors and tailgate, are fully closed. This step is crucial for the programming process to work correctly.
- Insert the Key: Insert the ignition key back into the ignition lock cylinder.
- Turn Key to Accessory Position: Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” (Accessory) position. Do not start the engine.
- Observe the Seat Belt Light: Watch the seat belt light on your dashboard. It should flash and chime a specific number of times (2, 3, or 4 times) to indicate the type of Body Control Module (BCM) installed in your Venture.
- Cycle Ignition Quickly: Turn the ignition key off, and then immediately back to the “ACC” position within one second. This quick cycling is necessary to proceed to the next programming stage.
- Open and Close the Driver’s Side Door: Open and then close the driver’s side door. You should hear a chime sound after closing the door. This chime confirms that your Chevy Venture has entered the key fob programming mode.
- Program Key Fob 1: Take your first key fob remote. Simultaneously press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons together for approximately 14 seconds. After holding for about 3-5 seconds, you should hear a chime. This chime indicates that the first key fob has been successfully programmed.
- Program Additional Key Fobs (If Applicable): If you have additional key fobs to program (up to a maximum of four), repeat step 9 immediately for each additional key fob.
- Remove the Key: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Reinstall the BCM PRGRM Fuse: Go back to the fuse box and reinstall the “BCM PRGRM” fuse that you removed in step 2.
- Test the Key Fobs: Thoroughly test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the “LOCK,” “UNLOCK,” and other buttons to verify proper function of each remote.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2003 Chevy Venture key fob and restore the convenience of remote locking and unlocking. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are following the timing and procedures accurately.
