Is your 2007 Chevy Avalanche key fob no longer working? Or perhaps you’ve purchased a new key fob and need to get it programmed to your vehicle? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche is a straightforward process you can do yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with easy-to-follow instructions for programming your keyless entry remote.
There are two methods to program your 2007 Chevy Avalanche key fob, depending on whether your vehicle is equipped with Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. Let’s determine which method applies to your Avalanche and get your key fob working again quickly.
Programming Your 2007 Chevy Avalanche Key Fob with DIC Buttons
If your Chevy Avalanche has Driver Information Center buttons on the steering wheel, use this procedure:
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Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. Ensure you can access the Driver Information Center display.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Press the “vehicle information” button (you may need to press it multiple times) until the display reads PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Press the “set/reset” button until the Driver Information Center displays REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE. Your vehicle is now in programming mode, ready to learn the new key fob.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take your first key fob remote. Simultaneously press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons. Keep holding them for approximately 15 seconds. After this time, you should hear a chime sound. This chime indicates that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your 2007 Chevy Avalanche.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to a maximum of eight remotes for your vehicle using this procedure.
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Exit Programming Mode: To exit the key fob programming mode, simply turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Thoroughly test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons and verifying the vehicle responds as expected.
Programming Your 2007 Chevy Avalanche Key Fob without DIC Buttons
If your 2007 Chevy Avalanche does not have Driver Information Center buttons, follow these steps to program your key fob:
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Vehicle in Park and Ignition ON: Ensure your vehicle is in “Park” (P). Insert the ignition key and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position just before starting the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Locate the trip odometer reset stem on your instrument panel. Press and release this stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center (or the area where messages are displayed) shows RELEARN REMOTE KEY.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will appear on the display, indicating the vehicle is now in programming mode.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take your first keyless remote. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the remote simultaneously for about 15 seconds. Listen for a chime sound, which confirms that the key fob has been programmed.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 right away for each additional remote. You can program up to eight key fobs in total.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key to exit the programming sequence.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Test each programmed key fob to confirm it is functioning properly by using the lock and unlock buttons.
By following the appropriate steps above, you can easily program your 2007 Chevy Avalanche key fob yourself. This simple procedure will get you back to enjoying the convenience of your keyless entry system in no time. If you encounter any difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you are following the instructions precisely.
