Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500? Don’t worry, programming your key fob is a straightforward process you can do yourself at home. This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob, whether your truck is equipped with Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons or not. Save time and money by programming your remote yourself with these simple steps.
Programming Your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Key Fob with DIC Buttons
If your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has Driver Information Center buttons on the steering wheel, follow these steps to program your key fob:
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Turn the Ignition to ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you start the engine. Ensure you can access the Driver Information Center display in your instrument panel.
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Access Vehicle Information Menu: Use the vehicle information button, typically located on the steering wheel or instrument panel, to scroll through the Driver Information Center menus. Continue pressing the button until you see the message “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY” displayed.
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Initiate Remote Learning Mode: Once you see the “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY” message, press the set/reset button. This button is usually located in the center of the vehicle information buttons. Pressing it will activate the remote key learning mode, and the display will change to “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE”.
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Program the Key Fob: Take your key fob remote and simultaneously press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons. Keep holding both buttons for approximately 15 seconds. After about 15 seconds, you should hear a chime sound. This chime indicates that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have additional key fobs you want to program, repeat step 4 immediately. Your Silverado can accommodate up to eight key fobs programmed to it.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming process, simply turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test Your Key Fob(s): Test each programmed key fob to ensure it is working correctly. Press the lock, unlock, and other buttons on the fob to verify they control the corresponding functions on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.
Programming Your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Key Fob without DIC Buttons
If your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 model does not have Driver Information Center buttons, use this procedure to program your key fob:
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Prepare the Vehicle: Ensure your Chevy Silverado is in Park (P) and the ignition key is in the “ON” position. This means turning the key as far as you can without actually starting the engine.
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Enter Relearn Remote Key Mode: Locate the trip odometer reset stem, which is usually found on the instrument cluster. Press and release the trip odometer reset stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center displays “RELEARN REMOTE KEY”.
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Activate Remote Learning: Once “RELEARN REMOTE KEY” is displayed, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. After holding for three seconds, the message “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE” should appear in the Driver Information Center.
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Program the Key Fob: Take your first keyless remote and simultaneously press and hold the lock and unlock buttons for about 15 seconds. A chime will sound after approximately 15 seconds, confirming that the remote has been programmed.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 for each additional remote immediately after programming the first one. You can program up to a total of eight remotes for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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Exit Programming and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key to exit the programming mode. Thoroughly test all programmed key fobs to confirm they are functioning correctly with your vehicle.
By following these instructions, you can easily program your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle. If you require a replacement key fob for your Chevy Silverado or any other vehicle, visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes.
