How to Wire an Ignition Key

Remote ignition keys are popular accessories for most cars and are added as convenience and safety tools to all sorts of vehicles. These transponder, or chip, keys can be programmed in just a few minutes from your driver's seat, and the programming requires no past experience or equipment. The following instructions will have your keys ready to use within minutes.

• 1

  Enter your car with your two programmed ignition keys and your unwired key.

• 2

  Insert your first programmed key into the ignition and cycle the key to "Run" and then back to "Off."

• 3

  Remove the first key and insert a second key within five seconds.

• 4

  Cycle the second key "On" and "Off," and then remove it.

• 5

  Insert your unprogrammed key within 10 seconds and turn it to the "On" position.

• 6

  Leave the key in the "On" position for one second and turn it back "Off." Wait for the security light to turn on for three seconds, and then remove the ignition key to end the process.