New Key, How to program it.

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Jun 7, 2014 | 07:38 PM

#21

07azhhr

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From: Mesa, AZ

Here is a diagram of our setup from GM's website. The pic above looks to be a different GM cars setup. Note they are replacing the ignition switch along with the lock cylinder.

Jun 7, 2014 | 08:31 PM

#22

firemangeorge

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The picture I posted before is from GMpartsdirect. It is one of their HHR parts diagrams.

Jun 7, 2014 | 08:44 PM

#23

07azhhr

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Sorry about that. I see the parts resemblance now. Yeah it doesn't seem like you should loose the program for the old keys.

Apr 3, 2016 | 02:51 PM

#24

LaVbRef

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From: RTP, North Carolina

Thanks Don,

Worked like a charm on the new spare key. Bumping the thread because I had to mate the new spare key with the 2011 HHR we recently purchased.

Last edited by LaVbRef; Apr 3, 2016 at 03:52 PM.

Oct 31, 2016 | 09:47 AM

#25

Kellywren

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From: East TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by brossow

Normally I wouldn't bump a six-year-old thread, but I wanted to confirm (in response to the post a couple above this) that the procedure works perfectly. Just had the ignition replaced today due to the recall and the dealer cut two new keys and kept my old one (per the recall requirements, according to the service manager). Had to reprogram the spares at home and the steps here worked flawlessly. Thanks!

Same thing happened to me. I had the switch replaced due to the recall and they cut 2 new keys for me.

I haven't even thought to try my old spare.lol Guess I better since it's been in my purse as a back up. Would probably still open the doors anyway. :-)

Oct 31, 2016 | 10:15 AM

#26

Oldblue

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From: Welland,Ont Canada

They cut new keys because of the key ring hole, it is much smaller on your new keys, no diffence to the tumbler pattern, so yes your old key should still work it just won't be chip matched to your new ignition.