Losing or damaging your Cadillac SRX key fob can be a frustrating experience, potentially leading to expensive dealership visits. Fortunately, for Cadillac SRX owners in the US (excluding Canada), there’s a straightforward method to program a new key fob yourself, potentially saving you time and money. This guide will walk you through the steps to program a new key fob for your Cadillac SRX without needing a recognized transmitter.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your Cadillac SRX Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have your new, unprogrammed key fob, and that your Cadillac SRX is turned off. This programming procedure can take around 30 minutes, and all key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle must be present during the process.
Initiating the Programming Sequence
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Driver Door Key Cylinder Activation: Insert your Cadillac SRX vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the exterior driver’s side door handle. Turn the key to the unlock position five times in rapid succession within a 10-second timeframe.
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Awaiting Remote Learn Mode – First Cycle: After completing the key turns, the Driver Information Center (DIC) display inside your vehicle will show “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.” Allow the system to process for ten minutes.
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Engine Start Button Prompt – First Cycle: After ten minutes, the DIC will update to display “PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN”. At this point, press the ignition button momentarily. The DIC will revert to displaying “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
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Repeat the Learning Cycle – Second and Third Times: Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times. This means you will wait for ten minutes, press the ignition button, and wait another ten minutes, for a total of three ten-minute cycles. It is crucial to complete all three cycles. After the third cycle, all previously programmed key fobs will be erased from the vehicle’s memory. This is a necessary step to ensure only the key fobs you program during this session will work with your Cadillac SRX.
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Ready for Remote Programming: Following the completion of the third cycle, the DIC display should now indicate “READY FOR REMOTE # 1.” This signifies that your Cadillac SRX is now in programming mode and ready to learn the new key fob.
Programming Your New Key Fob
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Transmitter Pocket Location: Locate the transmitter pocket inside your Cadillac SRX. This pocket is situated within the center console storage compartment, between the driver and front passenger seats. Open the storage compartment and lift the storage tray to access the transmitter pocket.
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Placing the New Transmitter: Place your new, unprogrammed key fob directly into the transmitter pocket.
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Ignition Press for Key Fob Learning: Press the ignition button once again. When the vehicle successfully learns the new key fob, the DIC display will confirm by showing a message indicating it is “ready to program the next transmitter.”
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Finalizing Programming: Remove the newly programmed key fob from the transmitter pocket. To finalize the programming and test the new key fob, press either the “lock” or “unlock” button on the fob. Your Cadillac SRX should respond accordingly, confirming successful programming.
By following these steps, you can successfully program a new replacement key fob for your Cadillac SRX, restoring full keyless entry and operation to your vehicle. Remember to always keep your key fobs in a safe place and consider purchasing a protective cover to prevent damage or loss in the future.
