Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2005 Cadillac Escalade? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can be done easily at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your 2005 Cadillac Escalade key fob programmed quickly and get you back on the road.
Programming Your 2005 Cadillac Escalade Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to program your 2005 Cadillac Escalade key fob:
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Ensure all doors of your Cadillac Escalade are completely closed. This is crucial for the programming sequence to work correctly.
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Insert the ignition key into the ignition cylinder.
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Press and hold the power UNLOCK button located on the driver’s side door panel. Keep holding the unlock button throughout the next few steps until step 9 instructs you to release it.
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Now, you need to perform the following steps (5 through 8) in rapid succession. Be quick but precise with your actions.
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position. This is the position just before you would start the engine. The dashboard lights should illuminate.
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Turn the ignition key back to the OFF position.
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position again.
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Turn the ignition key back to the OFF position one more time.
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Release the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s door panel. You should hear the vehicle automatically cycle the door locks, locking and then unlocking. This confirms that the system has entered programming mode.
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Immediately press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the new key fob you are programming. Continue holding both buttons until you hear the door locks cycle again (lock and unlock). This step may take up to 30 seconds, so be patient and keep holding the buttons.
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If you have additional key fobs (new or existing) that you want to program, repeat step 10 immediately for each additional key fob. You must program all key fobs you want to use at this time, as programming a new fob will erase previously programmed ones if they are not included in this session.
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To exit the key fob programming mode, turn the ignition key to the ON position.
Congratulations! You have successfully programmed your 2005 Cadillac Escalade key fob. Test all the buttons on the fob to ensure they are working correctly with your vehicle.
If you encounter any difficulties during this programming process or prefer to have a professional handle it, you can search for a local key fob programming service in your area using the search box below.
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