How to Program a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Ignition Smart Chip Key Transponder

Step by Step How to Programming Instructions:

If you possess a regular key or a remote head key, follow these instructions to add a key to the system (excluding cars sold in Canada). You must have two already programmed working keys to add a key to the system. If you lack two programmed keys, a locksmith needs to program a second key for you. To find a locksmith in your area, visit LocateALocksmith.com.

1. Insert the first programmed key into the ignition and turn the key to the ON position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the first key.
3. Within 30 seconds of turning the first key to the LOCK position, insert the second programmed key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer light will start blinking.
4. When the immobilizer light starts blinking, turn the second key to the LOCK position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after removing the second key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. Ensure this is done no later than 30 seconds after the immobilizer light starts blinking. When programming is complete, the immobilizer light will come on for 3 seconds and then turn off. If an error occurs, the immobilizer light will go off during the procedure.
5. To program another key, repeat steps 1 through 4.

If you have a remote head key, you have only programmed the key portion. Follow the procedure below to program the remote portion of the key. You will need one already programmed remote to enter programming mode.

1. Have all current and new remotes you want to program.
2. Using a programmed remote, press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button.
3. Within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button, release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons in sequence. At this point, all remotes except the one used in steps 2 and 3 will be erased, and the doors will lock and unlock to indicate programming mode.
4. Within 60 seconds after step 3, program the remaining remotes by:
a. Pressing both LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for 2 seconds.
b. Releasing both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for 1 second.
c. Pressing the UNLOCK button and releasing it. If programming is successful, the door locks will lock and unlock. Repeat step 4 within 60 seconds for each additional remote you wish to program.
5. If no additional remotes are programmed within 60 seconds after step 4, the vehicle will exit programming mode.
6. Test all remotes.

For a Smart Key system, follow these instructions to add a key to the system (excluding cars sold in Canada). You need two already programmed working Smart Keys to add a Smart Key to the system. If you lack two programmed keys, a locksmith needs to program a second key for you. To find a locksmith in your area, visit LocateALocksmith.com.

1. Open the driver’s door and keep it open until Smart Key programming is finished. Do not open or close other doors.
2. While carrying the first programmed Smart Key, turn the ignition to ON without starting. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds.)
3. Insert the new unprogrammed Smart Key into the key slot in the illustrated direction.
4. With the first programmed Smart Key, press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during this time.
5. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 4. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds.)
6. With the second programmed Smart Key, press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during this time.
7. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 6. The immobilizer on the information screen in the multi-information display will blink. When programming is complete, the buzzer will sound 3 times, and the immobilizer display will come on for 30 seconds. If an error occurs, Smart Key programming will be terminated, and the buzzer will sound for 3 seconds.
8. If you wish to program another Smart Key, repeat the process from step 1 after you have turned the ignition OFF and removed the new Smart Key from the key slot.