Programming keys

[Jims3rd]

I put a new computer in the car, supposedly relearned the existing keys, did not start, put old computer back in, car started right up, how would you program the keys to a new computer ? 2009 v6, 4.0 5 man.

 

[Macman45]

Forscan

 

[Jims3rd]

I take it that I get a tool of some sort and do something…
Forscan, which one ?
Excuse my ignorance

 

[86GT351]

Forscan or the dealer.

 

[Ret]

I also had good luck with a locksmith shop. They hooked a computer to my car, used the key I had and then inserted the two new keys into the ignition. That programmed the new keys to the car.

Good luck

 

[JimC]

I also had good luck with a locksmith shop. They hooked a computer to my car, used the key I had and then inserted the two new keys into the ignition. That programmed the new keys to the car.

Good luck

That may not work because it sounds like his current keys are not being recognized by the new computer. So there is no "active" key to start the process with.

 

[VistaBlue07]

I put a new computer in the car, supposedly relearned the existing keys, did not start, put old computer back in, car started right up, how would you program the keys to a new computer ? 2009 v6, 4.0 5 man.

Forscan is free if you sign up for their forum. Load it on a windows laptop, buy the ODB adapter off Amazon that they recommend. Get in the PATS menu, delete existing keys, program new one and the backup. Plenty of YouTube on that.

 

[VGMStudios]

I hate when people just write one word as a response without any explanation thinking they are helping. They're not and it's very frustrating.
What Vistablue07 mentioned is the basics of what you need to do. Here is the website. https://forscan.org/
Here's a video of how to go about it.

 

[Jims3rd]

I ordered okd cable and have keys and eco in hand, the guy will be following up on your suggestion, thanks, update next week. Thanks for all input !