Lost or need to replace your Cadillac SRX key fob? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your Cadillac SRX can be done at home, potentially saving you a trip to the dealership and unnecessary expenses. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process to program a new key fob for your Cadillac SRX, allowing you to regain full access and control of your vehicle.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Your Cadillac SRX vehicle.
- The new, unprogrammed Key Fob For Cadillac Srx.
- The vehicle key that came with the new key fob.
- All other key fobs you intend to use with the vehicle, as this procedure will erase previously programmed fobs.
Step-by-Step Programming Guide for Cadillac SRX Key Fob
This programming procedure is designed for Keyless Access Vehicles Only and is not available in Canada. Please note that this process can take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Step 1: Initiate Programming Sequence at the Driver Door
Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver’s side door. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within a ten-second period.
This action signals the vehicle to enter programming mode. The Driver Information Center (DIC) located in your instrument cluster will display the message REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. This indicates that the system is ready to learn a new key fob but needs to complete a security wait period.
Step 2: First 10-Minute Wait Period
Wait for ten minutes. During this time, the DIC will continue to display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. Do not interrupt this process. This waiting period is crucial for security protocols within your Cadillac SRX.
Step 3: Second 10-Minute Wait Period and Transmitter Clearing
After the first ten-minute wait, the DIC display will change to PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN. Press the ignition button once. The DIC will again display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT, initiating another ten-minute wait period.
Repeat this step two additional times. That means you will undergo the ten-minute wait and ignition press sequence a total of three times.
After the third repetition, it’s important to understand that all previously programmed key fobs will no longer work with your vehicle. This is a security measure to ensure only the key fobs programmed during this session are recognized. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. This confirms the system is ready to program your new key fob.
Step 4: Placing the New Transmitter in the Pocket
Locate the transmitter pocket within your Cadillac SRX. This pocket is situated inside the center console storage area, between the driver and front passenger seats. Open the center console and lift up the storage tray to access the transmitter pocket.
Alt text: Location of the transmitter pocket inside the center console of a Cadillac SRX, used for key fob programming.
Place your new key fob transmitter directly into this designated pocket.
Step 5: Programming the New Key Fob
With the new transmitter placed in the pocket, press the ignition button one more time. When the transmitter is successfully learned by the system, the DIC display will indicate that it is ready to program the next transmitter, typically showing a message like READY FOR REMOTE # 2 (if you have more fobs to program).
Step 6: Finalizing and Verifying Programming
Remove the newly programmed key fob from the transmitter pocket. To verify successful programming, press either the lock or unlock button on the new key fob. Your Cadillac SRX should respond accordingly, confirming that the key fob is now correctly programmed and functional.
Alt text: A successfully programmed key fob for a Cadillac SRX, showing the lock and unlock buttons, indicating functionality.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully programmed a new key fob for your Cadillac SRX. By following these steps, you’ve avoided potential dealership costs and regained control over your vehicle’s keyless entry system. Remember to keep this guide handy should you need to program additional key fobs in the future.
