How do you program the remote control key fob for cars?

Answer 1

For the faint of heart with money: Take it to a dealer.For those with a sense of adventure and do-it-yourself'ers :There are many web sites with procedures listing how to program a remote control for many vehicles. Ther are some manufacturers that do not allow it without special equipment. For the majority, you can find the instructions. Search on: Make, Model, Year with the words "program remote control". A little searching and you should find it.Here are some notes from the web:

NOTE: There is nearly ALWAYS separate programming for keys & remotes, even if they are one unit. One Exception is newer Chrysler all in one units which are programmed as one unit. These can not be self programmed.

All SMART keyless for remotes - Nissan - Lexus - Toyota - Hyundai - All can NOT be self programmed.

Audi - Nearly All require special equipment for programming for keys & remotes.

BMW - Hit and miss on programming. The keys can NOT be self programmed.

Buicks - Erratic. La Crosse - NO Onboard self Programming Available

Cadillac - Most from 1998 to 2000 require special equipment for programming -

Except Escalade which can be self done. ALL CTS - NO self Programming

Dodge & Chrysler Products - Many require one existing & working remote to program additional units.

If you have no working unit, then special equipment is required to get these done.

There is no "Other" programming available to help you if you have NO existing remote.

Chrysler Crossfire - can NOT be self done - key or remote.

1997 1998 1999 Dakota & Durango - No programming Available.

Dodge Charger - NO self programabilty on board.

All Chrysler combo units, meaning key and remote in one, can NOT be self programmed.

Ford - Nearly ALL KEY programming requires 2 working keys. If you have just one key, You will NOT be able to program additional keys on your own. Nearly ALL Ford Remotes CAN be self programmed. Fords are generally the easiest of all to program.

GM - HHR, Colorado, Cobalt, SSR, Uplander, Canyon, and 2001 & newer Malibu & Malibu Max. These require special equipment for programming. Circle Plus Keys CAN be self programmed.

Some GM Products have a split year whereby part a year may be programmable,

and part may not. There can also be two or more different remotes for some models in the same year.

Hummer H3 2006 and newer

Honda Ridgeline - NO Self Programming

Hyundai Tiburon - THE 2003 TIBURON AND MAYBE MORE ARE INCREDIBLY SIMPLE!!!!!!!!

1. Get in the car and close the door.

2. Turn the key to the ACC posistion

3. Push the unlock button on the remote until the blikers flash once.

4. Get out of the car and test the remote. It should be working fine.

Hyundai Elantra - 2006 and Newer are not self programmable.

Tucson - NO On Board Programming

Jaguar - Most newer vehicles require special equipment for programming. Model S definitely can NOT be self programmed.

Jeep - Grand Cherokees from 1997 to Present require special equipment for programming Cherokees from 1997 to 2001 require special equipment for programming

Land Rover - Nearly ALL require special equipment for programming

Lincoln - LS Model - Some years may require special equipment for programming

We definitely DO have 2003 to 2006 AVAILABLE for self programming.

Mercedes Benz - Some require special equipment for programming for keys & remotes. Many MB dealers are uncooperative & will give you a gigantic run around, and tales abound. We know for a fact that many can be done.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK !

Oldsmobile : 2000 & Up Aurora NO Self programming

Pontiac - G5, G6, 2001 Grand Am & later, Grand Prix 2004 & Later, 2006 & Later Montana Pontiac Solstice - NO On Board Programming

Saab - All Years require special equipment for programming for keys & remotes

Toyota - Prius Silver Logo Smart unit is NOT self programmable.

Volvo - All except early 850, require special equipment for programming

Another case of a lot of hogwash flying around. Some need a code, others DO NOT.

However, some dealers will tell you differently as they do not want to let you off cheap