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How To: Reset the Security System/Relearn a Key

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Old 06-02-2012, 11:08 PM
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welcome8: to the forum pokey5735!

I believe new keys for a 2011 would be programmed as outlined above, the key fobs aren't affected by the "Re-Learn" program. If you ever need to buy a new key fob, it will have to be matched to the HHR by your dealer using a scan tool.
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Old 01-05-2013, 12:21 AM
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I cant thank you guys enough for sharing this fix. I've been wrestling with this stinking car in the snow for the past couple days pulling batteries, testing starters, etc. This 30 min reset security cured what ailed me and I greatly appreciate you sharing this. Saved me a cost of a tow and stealership

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My wife just called and is having this issue, but says she can't pull the key out.

I won't be able to get there until later in the day, is the key stuck related?
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Old 09-24-2014, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mongo
My wife just called and is having this issue, but says she can't pull the key out.

I won't be able to get there until later in the day, is the key stuck related?
No. Removal of stuck key is in the owners manual, as well as "key stuck" in the search box.
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Old 09-24-2014, 05:32 PM
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Key was stuck due to low battery. I had planned to replace the battery this weekend (still original from 2007 when I bought the car), I guess it heard me talking.
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Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
Yep, we use to do a lot on those models. But after you pay for one, it has a lifetime warranty at the dealership.
so, does the "Lifetime Warranty" include free installation (Labor) too?
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This thread is about 4 years old AND ChevyMgr is no longer with this Forum.

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Originally Posted by Snoopy
This thread is about 4 years old AND ChevyMgr is no longer with this Forum.

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I tried reseting as instructed and I waited ten minutes the light blinked but never went out. My question is do I wait ten minutes or do I have to wait until the light goes out? I repeated the steps three times and tried starting the car and it didn't work.

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I purchased the spare key from Walmart would that be my issue?

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Old 01-27-2018, 08:37 PM
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I tried reseting as instructed and I waited ten minutes the light blinked but never went out. My question is do I wait ten minutes or do I have to wait until the light goes out? I repeated the steps three times and tried starting the car and it didn't work.

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I purchased the spare key from Walmart would that be my issue?
Hi Watson, to the forums!

Does the key have the + inside of a circle on it?
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