Need to program your car alarm remote? It’s often easier than you think to do it yourself! This guide offers straightforward steps to quickly program your remote.
- Get Ready: Turn off your car. Open and unlock only the driver’s door; close all others. Have your key and remote ready.
- Ignition Tap-Tap: Within 5 seconds, insert then remove the key from the ignition twice (no turning).
- Door & Key Sequence: Within 40 seconds: Close-open driver’s door twice. Insert-remove key (no turning).
- Final Steps: Within 40 seconds: Close-open driver’s door twice. Insert key, leave in ignition. Close driver’s door. Turn ignition ON then OFF. Remove key.
- Programming Mode Confirmation: Within 3 seconds, locks should cycle (lock/unlock) confirming programming mode entry. Retry from step 1 if no cycle.
- Program Remote(s): Within 40 seconds: Press and hold ‘lock’ & ‘unlock’ on remote for 1.5 sec. Release, then press and hold ‘lock’ for 2 sec. Locks cycle once for success. Repeat 6A & 6B for more remotes. Double cycle means retry step 6A & 6B.
- Exit: Open driver’s door to exit programming. Test your remote.
Program your car alarm remote easily with these steps! For specific vehicle instructions, always check your owner’s manual as procedures can vary. Enjoy your working remote!
