Having trouble with your 2009 Gmc Yukon Key Fob? Whether your original remote is malfunctioning or you’ve acquired a new key fob replacement, programming it yourself can save you time and money. This step-by-step guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2009 GMC Yukon key fob, ensuring you regain full remote functionality quickly. This guide caters to both Yukon models with and without a Driver Information Center (DIC), so you can find the procedure that matches your vehicle’s specifications.
Procedure #1: For GMC Yukon Models With Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a Driver Information Center, indicated by buttons on your steering wheel with an “i” symbol, follow these steps to program your key fob:
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Ignition Activation: Insert your key into the ignition cylinder and turn the key to the “ON” position. It’s crucial not to start the engine; simply turn the key to the point where the vehicle’s electrical systems are active.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Menu: Locate the “Information” button on your steering wheel. Press this button repeatedly until you see “Relearn Remote Key” displayed on the Driver Information Center screen.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Once “Relearn Remote Key” is displayed, press the “set/reset” button. This button is typically marked with a checkmark symbol. Press it until the Driver Information Center displays “Remote Key Learning Active.” Your Yukon is now in programming mode, ready to learn the new key fob.
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Program Key Fob: Take the key fob you wish to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the key fob. Continue holding both buttons until the vehicle emits two audible chimes. These chimes confirm that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Remotes (If Necessary): If you have additional key fobs (new or existing) that you want to program to your 2009 GMC Yukon, repeat step 4 immediately for each additional remote. It’s important to program all key fobs you intend to use during this programming session, as programming a new fob may erase previously programmed ones if they are not included in the current session.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. This action will exit the key fob programming mode.
Procedure #2: For GMC Yukon Models Without Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your 2009 GMC Yukon does not have the Driver Information Center buttons on the steering wheel, use this procedure to program your key fob:
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Ignition Activation: Insert the ignition key and turn it to the “ON” position, ensuring you do not start the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Menu: Locate the trip odometer reset button, usually found on the instrument cluster. Press and release this button repeatedly until the display shows “Relearn Remote Key.”
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Initiate Learning Mode: Press and hold the trip odometer reset button until the display changes to “Remote Key Learning Active”. Maintain pressure on the reset button until this message appears. The vehicle is now ready for key fob programming.
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Program Key Fob: Take the key fob to be programmed and press and hold the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons simultaneously. Keep holding them until the vehicle chimes, indicating successful programming of that key fob.
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Program Additional Remotes (If Necessary): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 for each one immediately. Remember to program all desired remotes in one session.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position to exit the programming sequence.
Important Note: If you encounter any issues with your existing remotes after programming a new one, it’s crucial to repeat step 4 for all of your key fobs during the same programming session. This ensures that all remotes are recognized and function correctly with your 2009 GMC Yukon.
By following these procedures, you should be able to easily program your 2009 GMC Yukon key fob and restore full remote functionality to your vehicle.
