I followed everything exactly as you did, Now my car says theft deterrent system. The remote works and the car starts but every time I start the car i get that message. I also have the orange light of the car with the lock symbol on my instrument cluster. Any advise. Car is a 2020 Camaro.
Great video however I didn't follow yours video, just the manual and this is how it works. Little different situation, I purchased my 2019 LT1 convertible Camaro with one key fob and I got second blank from ebay. I was scared erase my original with this procedure but everything went smooth and now I had two programmed key fobs. Manual 32-33 pages
Does this work with a remote that has been programmed on another chevy to make it work with another car? I have a spare from a 2017 Camaro, would like to know if I can use it on a 2020 Camaro.
These fobs lock to a vehicle once programmed and need be unlocked up someone with the correct equipment before they can be programmed to a different vehicle.
Yes - the procedure shown in the video erase all previous remotes. The order in which you program the remotes back in will determine driver number. If you look at the steps in the description box of the video - you need to repeat steps 4-6 for each remote after the first one is programmed.
You can find the programming instructions to add a third key fob here www.programyourremote.com/classified/2018-chevrolet-camaro-keyless-entry-remote-fob-smart-key-programming-instructions-listing-7509.aspx
Did u take out the key from.the door and put it back in the fob before u put the fob in the cup holder? I'm about to finish the 3rd step. I had to get old remote and thankfully it worked but now I have the theft deterrent light on!! How do I remove that?
It doesn't matter if you put the emergency key back in the fob or not - it won't effect the programming. How many remotes total do you have to program?
I have a 2016 with one working fob. If I buy a new one and follow these steps how do you reprogram the current working one? Does that have to be flashed and treated as a new fob as well?
There is actually a shorter procedure you can use to add a key if you have at least 1 working key. You can find those instructions at the link below. You will will want to use the instructions for the vehicles with the PEPS system www.programyourremote.com/classified/2016-chevrolet-camaro-keyless-entry-remote-fob-smart-key-programming-instructions-listing-7463.aspx
@@PYR-Auto a little confusing instructions. Says to put BOTH recognized key fobs in the rear cup holder, but it doesn't really say when or if i am supposed to REMOVE both key fobs? Or add the new one to the other two? Is there a danger of erasing a working key fob?
Maybe you've already made one and I missed it. got a new remote for an 13 SS, just a replacement as the old Ione is worn out. My car has an actual key and thats what I still use. Should the new remote be calibrated for a certain frequency standard for the car? Is there a sequence of steps I need to do? if so, Do you know what or where I can find instructions? Lastly I've begun to consider the remote might be wrong and thats why it wont pair. I actually found one(1) video, easy three steps 2min total, but it wont pair to my car. sequence was key to on key to off switch on with new remote then turn car on. The guy on video made his new remote pair so after a few disappointment and frustration I gave it up. Anything you might think relevant will be great. Thank you for your time and help.
You can find the text instructions for a 2013 Camaro here. What you are doing sounds similar but maybe you are missing something www.programautokeys.com/classified/2013-chevrolet-camaro-ignition-transponder-chip-key-programming-instructions-listing-9146.aspx#.Yoz3aC-B2w4
You can find those instructions here www.programyourremote.com/classified/2015-chevrolet-camaro-keyless-entry-remote-fob-smart-key-programming-instructions-listing-7419.aspx
some vehicles only show the messages for a few seconds right when the door is opened - I would recommend just going off of the time rather the messages on the dash
I'm really not sure. If the fob started the car after you programmed it but then would not in the morning, you may have other issues than just the fob.
Hello, i want to program remote for camaro ss 2016, when i read remote with vvdi show chip locked, i can do a procedure to program or need a new remote?
I'm having issues with the final step. I only have one key to program. When I push the start button for the 12 seconds to exit the engine starts as it supposed to. When I come back a few minutes later it won't start and is asking for the second remote and the theft deterrent light is on. I can hold the start button again for 12 seconds and it will start but the theft deterrent light is on.
You just need to re-program your original remote during the procedure as it will be erased. If you look at the steps in the description box of the video - you need to repeat steps 4-6 for your original remote after the new one is programmed.
Hello great video. I have a camaro with total crash damage. I have the keys. So I bought another camaro same year 2017. Do you think i can reprogram the same remote contoller?
No, these fobs lock to a vehicle once they are programmed. They will need to be "flashed" by someone with the correct equipment before they can be programmed again to another vehicle.
Maybe you know the issue for my 2016 Camaro. Took it to the dealership and there trying to make me replace both my key fobs and they don’t know if it will fix the issue. Both of my remotes all the buttons on them work. But I get a no remote detected message on my dash and have to place it in the cup holder in order to start my car and with that the buttons on the handles and trunk do not work either but again I can unlock, lock, open truck and remote start all from the remote but the car itself is saying it’s not detecting my remote. I feel like the dealership is trying to take my $$$ they want 150$ for the diagnostic and they didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know. They said let’s start with replacing the key fobs..... I’m not made of cash if you have anything to help thanks!
Did both of the remotes used to start the car with no issues? Did they both stop working at the same time? Have you tried replacing the batteries in the fobs?
I replaced both batteries. And they both stopped at the same time. One key was the original the other I got in 2018. Got it all fixed today dealership gave me a break and only cost 300$ but still annoying. Apparently they programmed a new remote and it worked fine. Then they tried reprogramming my two keys and still had the same issue. They found a BCM update and ran it and then my key from 2018 is now working like normal and the original is dead. Other then for the cup holder use. Very strange issue. And there’s not a lot online from what I seen looking the last 2 days trying to figure it out.
I have never experienced it personally but have definitely heard of BCM issues causing problems with the smart keys on these newer GM models, so that makes sense. If multiple smart keys stop working at the exact same time that usually a good indication that there is a deeper issue than just the key batteries themselves, but that's always the first place to start. Anyway, glad you got it fixed!
The instructions for adding a remote to a 2016 ats are below. However these remotes lock to a vehicle once programmed so if the remote you have has ever been programmed to a different vehicle it will not program unless the remote has been "flashed" by a professional. www.programyourremote.com/classified/2016-cadillac-ats-keyless-entry-remote-fob-smart-key-programming-instructions-listing-8552.aspx
You can but it would have to be flashed (unlocked) first. These fobs lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be flashed before they can be programmed again.
You will need someone with the correct hardware and software to unlock them. You can find those services online but it would probably be easier just to buy a used one that has already been unlocked.
If you already have one working key there is shorter procedure you can use to add a key. You can find that here www.programyourremote.com/classified/2016-chevrolet-camaro-keyless-entry-remote-fob-smart-key-programming-instructions-listing-7463.aspx
To be clear, when I program a fob all other will be erased? One of our key fobs was stolen along with my wife's purse. Since they have our address we want to cancel out that fob so car doesn't get stolen.
OK, I reprogrammed my only fob, the car won't let me out program mode. It keeps saying "ready for key 2" . Am I stuck until I purchase a new fob? The security light in the instrument panel is lit up. "service theft deterrent "
Holding down the stop/start button for 12 seconds may allow you to then start the vehicle but you will still need to program a second remote to fully exit programming mode
