Route verified — exact steps vary by trim/equipment
Route verified as onboard programming (no dealer needed). The sequences below are general route guidance — use them only if your vehicle shows the same prompts and controls. If the prompts don’t match, stop and call us.
Show the programming methods (15 steps)
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter — Preparation
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1 Requirement: at least two currently recognized RKE transmitters must be available.
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2 Placement: recognized RKE transmitters go into the storage bin with the lock icon.
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3 New transmitter key must be present and used for door lock cylinder insertion.
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4 Buttons on new RKE transmitter must face up when placed in the storage bin.
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5 All RKE transmitters, both recognized and new, must be with the user during programming.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter — Steps
Remove the key
1 Remove key lock cylinder cap and insert new transmitter vehicle key into exterior driver door cylinder.
Turn ignition to ON
2 Turn key counterclockwise to unlock position five times within 10 seconds until DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3, 4 or 5.
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3 Place new RKE transmitter in storage bin with buttons facing up.
Press / hold a fob button
4 Press ENGINE START/STOP; DIC confirms learning and readiness for the next transmitter.
Press / hold a fob button
5 Remove transmitter and press UNLOCK; repeat Steps 3–5 for additional transmitters; press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit when done.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter — Steps
Remove the key
1 Remove driver door key lock cylinder cap and insert RKE transmitter vehicle key into outside cylinder.
Turn ignition to ON
2 Turn key counterclockwise to unlock position five times within 10 seconds; DIC displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
Hold fob to START button
3 Wait ~10 minutes until DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press ENGINE START/STOP; DIC shows REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
Turn ignition to ON
4 Repeat the five-turn procedure two additional times; after third time, previously known RKE transmitters no longer work and DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #1.
Remove the key
5 Place new transmitter in storage bin buttons up, press ENGINE START/STOP to learn, then remove and press UNLOCK; repeat for additional transmitters and press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit; replace key into transmitter and reinstall key lock cylinder cap.
Route verified — exact steps vary by trim/equipment
Route verified as onboard programming (no dealer needed). The sequences below are general route guidance — use them only if your vehicle shows the same prompts and controls. If the prompts don’t match, stop and call us.
3 Programming options: with a recognized transmitter or without a recognized transmitter
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4 Vehicle state required: vehicle must be off during programming
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5 All RKE transmitters to be programmed must be present during procedure
Preparing the Door and Key
Remove the key
1 Remove the key lock cylinder cap from driver door before programming
Insert the key
2 Insert vehicle key of RKE transmitter into driver door key lock cylinder
Turn ignition to ON
3 Turn key counterclockwise to unlock position five times within 10 seconds when prompted
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4 Storage bin location: place transmitters into storage bin with lock icon or buttons facing up
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5 Replace key lock cylinder cap after programming without a recognized transmitter
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (steps)
Programming step
1 Requirement: two recognized RKE transmitters must already be present
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2 Place recognized transmitters into storage bin with lock icon before starting
Insert the key
3 Insert new transmitter’s vehicle key and turn five times within 10 seconds; DIC shows READY FOR REMOTE #3, 4 or 5
Press / hold a fob button
4 Place new transmitter in storage bin buttons up and press ENGINE START/STOP to learn
Press / hold a fob button
5 Remove transmitter and press UNLOCK; repeat for additional transmitters and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (steps)
Programming step
1 Procedure allows programming up to eight RKE transmitters and takes ~30 minutes
Insert the key
2 Insert key and turn to unlock position five times within 10 seconds; DIC displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
Hold fob to START button
3 Wait ~10 minutes until DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press ENGINE START/STOP; DIC repeats REMOTE LEARN PENDING
Turn ignition to ON
4 Repeat the five-turn step two more times; after third time previously known RKE transmitters no longer work and DIC shows READY FOR REMOTE #1
Press / hold a fob button
5 Place new transmitter in storage bin buttons up, press ENGINE START/STOP to learn, remove and press UNLOCK; repeat for additional transmitters and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
Post-programming and Troubleshooting
Programming step
1 After learning, DIC indicates readiness to program next transmitter
Press / hold a fob button
2 When all transmitters programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode
Insert the key
3 Reinsert key into transmitter and replace key lock cylinder cap when finished (without recognized transmitter method)
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4 Previously known RKE transmitters become invalid if erased during non-recognized procedure and must be relearned
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5 Battery replacement suggested if key fob not working; links provided for battery and replacement key fob resources
Year coverage comes from our consolidated vehicle programming dataset. Route-level programming status is reviewed against internal route sheets and available manufacturer, security-access, and professional tool references. Exact button sequences are marked source-verified only when we have year/equipment-specific support; where a year is labeled “route verified, steps vary,” we confirm the exact fob, trim, and prompts before programming. Reviewed for route and safety by Mohammad H. Abdelhadi, ALOA-Certified Master Locksmith.
Year
Route status
Exact steps
2018, 2020
Route verified
General guidance
2019
Route verified
General guidance
Common questions
Can you program a Regal TourX key fob without going to the dealership?
For most years, yes - the route is onboard relearn or an OBD tool, both of which a mobile locksmith handles at your location.
Does this program the remote only, or the transponder key too?
It depends on your key type. Tell us your FCC ID and we will confirm.
What if my year says professional programming required?
Those years need a programmer or security access; we bring the tool to you and program it on site.
How much does it cost?
It depends on year, key type, and whether you have a working key. Call (833) 439-8636 for a firm price before we dispatch.
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