Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2008 Chevy Impala? You might think a trip to the dealership is necessary, but in many cases, you can easily program a new key fob yourself right at home. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your 2008 Chevy Impala Key Fob programmed quickly and without any special tools. Whether your Impala is equipped with Driver Information Center buttons or not, we’ve got you covered.
Programming Your 2008 Chevy Impala Key Fob with Driver Information Center Buttons
If your 2008 Chevy Impala has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons on the steering wheel, follow these instructions to program your key fob:
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Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you start the engine. Make sure you can access the Driver Information Center display in your instrument panel.
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Use the vehicle information button (often indicated by a car icon or labeled “INFO”) to scroll through the Driver Information Center menu until you see PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displayed.
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Once you see PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY, press the set/reset button (often labeled “SET” or “RESET” or indicated by a checkmark symbol). The display should now change to REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE. This indicates your vehicle is ready to learn the new key fob.
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Take your first keyless remote (the new fob you want to program) and simultaneously press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons. Keep holding them for approximately 15 seconds. After about 15 seconds, you should hear a chime sound. This chime confirms that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your 2008 Chevy Impala.
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If you need to program additional key fobs, repeat step 4 immediately. The system should still be in learning mode. You can program up to a maximum of eight remotes for your 2008 Chevy Impala using this procedure.
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To exit the key fob programming mode, simply turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your doors and activating other remote functions.
Programming Your 2008 Chevy Impala Key Fob without Driver Information Center Buttons
If your 2008 Chevy Impala does not have Driver Information Center buttons, you can still program your key fob using a slightly different procedure:
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Ensure your vehicle is in “Park” (P) and the ignition key is in the “ON” position (as far as you can turn it without starting the engine).
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Locate the trip odometer reset stem on your instrument cluster (the small button you typically press to reset your trip mileage). Press and release this stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center (on the odometer display) shows RELEARN REMOTE KEY.
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Once RELEARN REMOTE KEY is displayed, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. After three seconds, the message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will appear in the Driver Information Center. Your vehicle is now in key fob programming mode.
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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, indicating successful programming of the key fob.
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To program any additional key fobs, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to eight remotes in total.
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To exit programming mode, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key.
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Test all programmed key fobs to verify they are working as expected.
By following these straightforward steps, programming your 2008 Chevy Impala key fob can be a hassle-free process you can accomplish yourself, saving you time and money. Enjoy the convenience of your newly programmed key fob!
