So helpful. Bit nerve wracking but everything worked out. I had to press the button 3+ times on the second key before it registered, in case any one else runs into a similar issue
DUDE thank you!!! Saw another video that didn’t work for me (I only had 1 fob) and bought 2 more oem refurbished ones for $53 each on eBay and $110 and this video later and I have 3 functional fobs now! 👍🏼 For anyone doing this and having an issue, you HAVE to wait the 10 minutes (x2) to do it. I put a timer on my phone and did the door open and door close to light up the screen again after 10 minutes to have the proper message show up
This video worked for my 2017 Volt. Be patient and follow the directions. Only thing is my old remote doesn’t work now. Dont want to go through it all again so maybe someday I will reprogram it. Tried other videos but this one worked.
According to instructions I have seen while looking it up for my mother's Bolt EV, the 30-40min wait procedure is for when you are down to one/no working keys. If you have TWO working keys, you can open the door, put them in the tray, close the door, do the 5x quarter-turn part to put the car into programming mode and skip straight to programming extra keys. You may want to give that a shot, shouldn't take much more than a minute to see whether that actually works... unless you already did so based on "those other videos."
Thanks it worked for me! I'm having a hard time finding someone to cut the blank for the door lock. Everyone seems to have kiosk key cutting machine which will not do it.
The dealership has a key code on file usually. Ask them how much it is to just have a key cut if you bring your own fob. It’s usually around $20 - $50. Plus you won’t need to bring in your car or old key.
Many thanks for the tutorial. It was helpful. Please note and add in your film: you do not have to remove the whole plastic cap from the door handle. Actually, it is possible to slide the matt element on top of the lock cap to the left (front of the car) WITH THE HANDLE ITSELF PULLED TOWARDS YOU for ease of movement. Check it out! I accidentally discovered the cap consists of TWO elements: it is much easier to slide the top part as described above. Also, it seems you have to program at least two keyfobs as programming only one leads to the theft lock message appearing on starting the car. Best wishes! A little erratum: you need to pry the top of the cap from the left upwards. I was really fighting with the cap to make it come off. Hence it seemed the top cover slid to the left. If you just pry the matt part up from the left side the lock will be revealed without taking off the whole cap :)
@@HeartlandRebuilds I got scared during the programming. It was supposed to proceed in a different way. Your video reassured me and led throughoit the process. Thanks a million.
@@HeartlandRebuilds I got scared during the programming. It was supposed to proceed in a different way. Your video reassured me and led throughout the process. Thanks a million!
my screen turned off and the door open/close thing didn't work, the "plug in charger" message would come up and then black. I just waited the 10 min and then pressed the power button once and the message would appear again. scary as heck, but it worked lol thank you!
Hello, I want to order Cadillac key fob for 2013 volt. As I concluded, the crucial part is for both car and key to have same 315hz frequency right? And same number of buttons as og car key fob. Thank you for such a good guide.
I'm really glad that GM allows the car's owner to program another key, as opposed to, say Toyota or Ford, that charges $100+ just for the key, then another $100+ to program it
Hi! Great and comprehensive video that I was looking for. Can you give your source for keyfob? I bought 5 button HYQ4EA on Ali and went through procedure with strange results: keyfob is detected (I do not receive "no remote key fob found" messe anymore) but radio buttons doesn't work and engine doesn't start. I need also add that it was no ALL key scenario and I've purchased only 1 so far (this 5 button version) Any idea what's wrong?
I bought my keys from eBay. You may need two good keys or a key programmer/dealership visit. I've read Canada's Volt model prevents making new keys yourself. USA models are ok.
@@HeartlandRebuilds my model is USA . What I do think about is that my Volt is 2019 with GUI dash like in Bolts. And in Bolts they are using 315MHz.... Is possible to check what frequency I do need by VIN no?
Lost one of my two keys and tried using an older volt key I had laying around on my 2019 volt to replace the lost one. Got the first key to work during the reset process but the second key would never get discovered by the car. It would stay on searching for second key or whatever that message was. When I used the key that I got working (the one I didn’t lose) it would only start some of the time. Sent the car to the dealer along with my old key and they tried to do the same process (Quoted $250ish for this). Got a call later saying they could get the first key to work but not the second. They told me I would need to buy a new key so I paid them to finish the process. Total was around $500. Two things I learned: 1. Old volt keys will not work on your newer volt car. 2. Using only one key and trying to end the process while searching for the second key/without connecting a second key may cause the car to start in Anti Theft mode. At the least, buy a new key off eBay and try using that if whatever you are currently trying is not working. Worst case just return it. Hope this helps.
We already have one FOB that works but need an extra FOB for our 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Do we need to have the new FOB key cut or can we just program it without going to a locksmith and having it cut?
I followed the instructions, and now I can unlock the car with my old and new fob, but suddenly I can't turn the car on to drive. If I press the radio's power button I get a message on the main display about need to turn the car on for more options, but the main display then fades even if I press the car on button.
Were the remotes you bought were brand new OEM Chevy remotes? I tried with a used Chevy remote and new aftermarket remotes and none worked. I'm considering spending the $95 for a brand new OEM Chevy remote but I'm just worried it won't work. If you could please let me know it would be much appreciated and could save me from a visit to the locksmith for a $295 key 😭
The amount of stupid programming in this car the display keeps turning off while you're in the middle of a programming session! The amount of wasted time waiting where is the cycle to the next step! God damn Dash keeps going into low illumination mode because it's in the dark right now
