Lost your 2007 Chevy Aveo Key Fob or need to program a new one? Don’t worry, you can often handle this process yourself without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides straightforward instructions to program your 2007 Chevy Aveo key fob, getting you back on the road with remote access to your vehicle.
While the original guide mentions methods for various GM vehicles, this specific instruction set is generally applicable to the 2007 Chevy Aveo and many other GM cars and trucks. Before you begin, make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle. Programming a new fob will erase all previously programmed fobs, so you’ll need to reprogram any existing ones as well.
Here’s how to program your 2007 Chevy Aveo key fob:
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Ensure All Doors Are Closed: Start by making sure all doors of your Chevy Aveo are completely closed. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Insert the Ignition Key: Place your key into the ignition cylinder. Do not turn it on yet.
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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 it later in the process.
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Ignition ON, OFF, ON, OFF Sequence (Rapidly): This step requires a fairly quick sequence of turning the ignition. Perform the following four actions rapidly:
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (just before starting the engine).
- Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
- Turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position for the final time.
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Release the Unlock Button: Now, release the power UNLOCK button that you have been holding down.
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Automatic Door Lock Cycle: Upon releasing the unlock button, your Chevy Aveo should automatically lock and then unlock its doors. This automatic cycle indicates that the vehicle has successfully entered key fob programming mode.
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Program the Key Fob: Immediately after the doors cycle, take the 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 then unlock again. This might take up to 30 seconds, so be patient and keep holding the buttons. This lock and unlock cycle confirms that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your 2007 Chevy Aveo.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (If Necessary): If you have additional key fobs to program, including any previously working fobs, repeat step 7 for each of them. Remember, you must program all fobs you want to use during this session because the system erases previous codes.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Once you have programmed all your key fobs, test each one to ensure they are working correctly. Try locking and unlocking the doors, and if your fob has a panic button, test that as well.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your 2007 Chevy Aveo key fob quickly and easily. This do-it-yourself method can save you time and money compared to dealership programming services. Always ensure you are in a safe location when programming your key fob, and if you encounter any issues, consult your Chevy Aveo owner’s manual or a professional automotive technician.
