Sorry Ron, for I am not smart in this area. Is if possible that the dealer ordered a FOB that is incompatible for your VIN (for I know that many parts now are VIN specific)? Do not even know if there is more than one FOB part #, just asking...

Hopefully someone smart in this area might come up with a specific suggestion(s) to help you.

 

Ron, suggest you try the instructions in your manual that follow the set you have quoted in your post, for "Programming without a Recognized Transmitter" and see if that will work for you. If not, possibly you obtained a non-OEM replacement key FOB or will have to make the trip to your dealer. Best of luck!

 

Unfortunately, I only got to step #6 which only uses my remaining old original FOB. I never got to step #8 which introduces the new FOB to the car and the programing of the new FOB so I can't tell if the new FOB is compatible. I didn't mention in my original post, but step #6 triggered the alarm so the car thought I was a thief and shut down everything, but it recovered after one hour and the car behaves normally using the original FOB. I'll go see a local dealer as my selling dealer in Montana said it probably needs a reboot. Oh well, it just forces me to play another round of golf while I leave the car at the dealer : )

 

But the other set of instructions do the programming without the use of a viable FOB present. Worth a try...on the other hand, go enjoy the golf (and give me a shout next time in Vegas and we'll do a round ).

 

Jeff, I looked at the procedure of programming without a recognized transmitter and step 7 makes me weary. It wipes out all previous transmitters, which includes the one and only FOB that works. If something goes wrong, I'm left with no way to start the car!

"7. Repeat Step 7 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE #1."

I like my odds of playing golf and going to the dealer better! I will definitely call you next time in Vegas.

Ron

 

I have been informed that a previously programmed FOB CANNOT be reprogrammed for a different car. You must buy a virgin FOB.

 

Who informed you of this? The fobs are not typically what are programmed, the computer in the car is programmed to respond to a fob.

 

I finally had time to go to the dealer and have them re-program my replacement key FOB. I bought the replacement FOB from eBay for $89. It included a new uncut metal key. The vendor said the FOB was a reconditioned unit that had been flashed to "virgin" condition. Dealer charged $95 to pair it to my car and to cut the metal key. Works perfect now and I'm back to two keys.