Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can often be done at home, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for 2011 Cadillac Cts Coupe Key Fob Programming, whether you have an existing working fob or are starting from scratch. Follow these simple procedures to get your keyless entry system working smoothly again.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Key Fob When You Have a Working Remote
If you already have a programmed key fob and want to add an additional one, this procedure is for you. This method applies to models with the Smart Key System. Here’s how to program your 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe key fob when you have a working remote:
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Ensure your Cadillac CTS Coupe is turned off.
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Place your currently working remote fob(s) in the vehicle’s cupholder for the process. Have the new, unprogrammed remote ready with you.
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Locate the key lock cylinder on the exterior of the driver’s side door. Insert your vehicle key into this lock cylinder.
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Turn the key to the unlock position five times in rapid succession, within a 5-second timeframe. Quickly turning the key is crucial for the system to recognize the programming initiation.
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Observe the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It should now show “Ready to Learn Electronic key #2, 3, or 4”. This message confirms that your Cadillac is now in programming mode and ready to learn a new key fob.
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Take the new, unprogrammed remote and place it into the transmitter pocket. This pocket is located inside the center console, between the driver and front passenger seats. Ensure the buttons on the key fob are facing the front of the vehicle when placed in the pocket.
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Listen for a beep. A single beep sound indicates that the new remote has been successfully programmed. The DIC display will then update to show “Ready to Learn Electronic Key #3 or 4,” or “Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned” if you have programmed the maximum number of fobs.
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To exit the programming mode, press the ignition control knob.
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Remove the newly programmed remote from the transmitter pocket. Press the unlock button on the new remote twice to finalize the programming and ensure it is working correctly.
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If you need to program additional remotes, repeat Steps 6 through 9 for each new key fob.
Programming a 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Key Fob When You Have No Working Remotes
If you’ve lost all your key fobs, or none are working, you can still program a new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe key fob. This procedure also applies to Smart Key Systems and is slightly more involved due to the security measures in place. Here are the steps for programming when you have no existing working remotes:
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Make sure your 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is completely off.
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Take your new, unprogrammed remote and place it directly into the transmitter pocket in the center console. Again, ensure the buttons are facing the front of the vehicle.
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Insert your key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver’s side door.
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Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds, just as in the previous procedure.
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Check the DIC. This time, it should display “Ready to Learn Keys”. This indicates the system recognizes you are initiating a no-remote programming sequence.
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Press the ignition switch in (push the start button).
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The DIC will now display “Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min” and begin counting down from around 10 minutes to zero. This is a security delay. You must wait until this countdown is complete.
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Once the countdown reaches zero, the DIC will display “Press Start Control To Learn Keys again.”
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Press the ignition switch in again.
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Repeat steps 7, 8, and 9 two more times. You will have to go through the learn delay wait a total of three times.
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After the third wait period, a beep will sound, and the DIC will display “Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X”. Crucially, note that all previously programmed remotes have now been erased from the system’s memory.
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Another beep will sound, confirming programming completion for the first new remote. The DIC will then display “Ready To Learn Electronic Key #2”.
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To program any additional remotes (up to a maximum of four), insert each subsequent transmitter into the transmitter pocket. You will hear a beep each time a remote is successfully programmed, and the DIC will advance to the next electronic key number. Once the maximum number of keys is reached, the DIC will display “Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned” and automatically exit programming mode.
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If you have finished programming all your desired key fobs, press the ignition control knob to manually exit the programming mode.
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Finally, press the unlock button on each newly programmed remote to complete the process and ensure each remote is functioning correctly.
By following these instructions, you can successfully program your 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe key fob and regain full access to your vehicle’s keyless entry system. Remember to perform the steps accurately and within the given timeframes for successful programming.
