How to Program a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Ignition Smart Chip Key Transponder
Step by Step How to Programming Instructions:
IMPORTANT: This procedure cannot be completed when the maximum number of 4 fobs has been programmed. If 4 key fobs are already programmed to this RCDLR and this method is attempted, the driver information center (DIC) will display “MAX FOBS LEARNED” and the programming procedure will exit. This procedure adds key fobs, which will be numbered in sequence based on when they are programmed. For instance, if 2 fobs are currently programmed to the RCDLR, a fob programmed using this method will be numbered as Fob 3. This procedure requires a known good key fob, a replacement key fob, and the vehicle’s mechanical key.
1. Ensure the vehicle is turned off.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle.
4. At the rear of the vehicle, insert the vehicle key into the rear compartment lock cylinder, located above the license plate, and cycle the key 5 times within 5 seconds.
5. The DIC will display: “READY FOR FOB X” (X = fob 2, 3, or 4).
6. Place the replacement key fob in the glove box fob pocket with the buttons facing right.
7. A beep will occur, and the DIC will display: “READY FOR FOB X” (X = fob 3 or 4) or “MAX FOBS LEARNED.”
8. If programming additional key fobs, repeat steps 5 and 6, or press the OFF/ACC portion of the ignition switch to exit programming mode.
9. Operate the active portion of each key fob to verify correct system operation.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter:
This procedure erases all previously programmed key fobs. You must have a replacement key fob and a mechanical key to use this procedure. Ensure no known good key fobs are in the vicinity of the vehicle when programming with this procedure, or the programming mode will resort to the ADD procedure.
1. With the vehicle OFF, open the rear compartment.
2. Place the replacement key fob in the glove box pocket with the buttons facing right.
3. At the rear of the vehicle, insert the mechanical key in the lock cylinder located above the license plate and cycle the key 5 times within 5 seconds.
4. The DIC will display: “OFF/ACC TO LEARN.”
5. Press the OFF/ACC portion of the ignition button.
6. The DIC will display: “WAIT 10 MINUTES,” then it will count down from 10 to 0 one minute at a time.
7. When the counter reaches 0, the DIC will display “OFF/ACC TO LEARN.”
8. Repeat steps 5-6 two more times for a total of 30 minutes.
9. A beep will sound, and the DIC will display: “READY FOR FOB 1.” At this time, all previously programmed key fobs have been erased. When fob 1 is programmed, a beep will sound, and the DIC will display: “READY FOR FOB 2.”
10. Additional key fobs can be programmed by taking fob 1 out of the pocket and inserting fob 2. You can program up to 4 fobs. If you program 4 key fobs, the DIC will display: “MAX FOBS LEARNED” and automatically exit the program mode. If you programmed less than 4 key fobs, then press the OFF/ACC ignition button to exit the program mode.
11. Test key fobs.
