I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible. Will I be able to program this key fob myself or will I have to have the dealership program it?
1190647
You will most likely have to go to the dealership. I had to for a charge of $25.00. They have to hook into the onboard computer to program all the features.
893031
Unfortunately you can't you have to take it to a dealership or call a locksmith to program it� I try to do it for my Ford and it didn't i had to spend more money but it was cheaoer than getting the key directly fron the dealership for sure!
783825
I just bought an extra fob - looks very similar to yours. I was told the numbers on the back need to be identical. Assuming they are, a locksmith can reprogram but also told that your existing key fob and the new one have to be programmed/ reprogramed at the same time of the existing one will no longer function as the program will change. Hope that helps.
178045
The short answer ? Don't buy it. Yes, understood that the key needs to programmed. But it's not as simple as sounds. The locksmith you go to would have to have the same equipment that the key understands. If their programmer is not from the same company, it will not communicate with this key. ALSO, if you get this key, DO NOT try it in your vehicle! Nissan AND a local locksmith both told me the same thing. It could shut your car off and have to be towed to the dealer. ($$$) Best thing to do is go to a local H/W store or other high tech key maker and have them do it.. Good Luck
384484
As far as I know, a dealership or locksmith has to be the one to program these fobs. Unless you happen to have the device to do so. As far as instructions are concerned, I think they would be dependant on the device used. Speaking from experience, I purchased one of these and had a factory fob that had lost it's programming. I took both to the same local locksmith and he programmed them both. It looked like the process was pretty straight forward. They both work 100%. Including the factory remote start function.
2206653
I used it for a 2007 Tahoe, was able to program it myself with the owners manual, you shouldn't need to take it to dealer.
633868
If you have the two keys that came with your car you can program it yourself if you go that way just take the key blank anyplace that cuts keys and they can cut it for you. If not you have to go to dealer and it between $75 and & $100 However they don't like to do it they will most likely tell you that it could not be programed so you will buy the key blank from them at a cost of just over $300
1805625
You need two working FOBs to do it yourself. If you do not have 2 FOBs then you can still get this key and have it cut and take it to the dealership (you will need to have prof of ownership as well). They will then program it for you. It only cost me $100 at the Dealership verses $250 without any key.
1607513
Yes, but if only have 1 good one then you have to take it to the car dealer or locksmith. If you have 2 programmed keys then you can program it yourself.
1954052
Yes, you will need to take it to a dealership or qualified automotive locksmith in order to have it cut and programmed.
674634
No, it will not program itself. You will need to take it to a shop and they will need to program it for you. Should cost somewhere between $60-$80. Are you sure you need a new fob? Did you try replacing the battery in your current fob? You can look up YouTube videos on how to do that. If you do buy a new fob, make sure it is truly "new" and has never been programmed before. Once a fob is programmed to a car, it cannot be reprogrammed to another vehicle (so I've been told). Good luck!
1798685
I have not done the programming as in the mean time I have found the second key.My understandign is that the FOB need to be programmed in the car. Your service people mut have a tool for it. When I asked they said it will cost ~60AUD. Brgde George Vaskovics
664310
I would call the dealer and ask. I had my key cut at a locksmith but they could not program it so they gave me a # to someone who would come to me. Still saved $20 getting the dealer to program it, plus if it ever has problems I know where to find them.
674635
No. You have to go to a dealer and they have to do the programming. If your fob's electronics worked, you would only have had to swap out the insides.
859166
No. You just need to go to a dealer and have them program the new fob for you. Only takes two minutes.
319714
Yes you will need the door key cut. As far as programming our dealership did it but you need the original fob or at least the chip in it.
2130986
You have to have two programmed keys already to program this one,otherwise you will have to take new key to a Ford dealer. Programmed will just open your door.