How to Program a 2000 Chevrolet Venture Ignition Transponder Chip Key
Step by Step How to Programming Instructions:
These programming procedures are only good for USA built vehicles.
Can I program a new key myself if I have no working keys?
Yes, once you have had the new key cut by a Locksmith use the following instructions.
1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON position. (As far as you can go without cranking engine) The security light on the dash will illuminate and stay on for ten minutes. When the security light goes out, you have one minute to start the next step.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back to the ON position. The security light on the dash will illuminate and stay on for ten more minutes. When the security light goes out, you have one minute to start the next step.
3. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back to the ON position. The security light on the dash will illuminate and stay on for ten more minutes.
4. After the security light has gone off for the third time, turn key off and remove from ignition. The key is now programmed and all other keys have been erased.
5. Insert key and start vehicle to test key.
Can I program a duplicate key for this vehicle?
Yes, once you have had the new key cut by a Locksmith use the following instructions.
1. Insert an existing programmed working key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn ignition to the ON position and back to OFF
3. Remove the existing key and within 10 seconds insert new key and turn it to the ON position.
4. The security light will light up for 2 seconds to indicate successful programming of the additional key. Remove key from ignition.
5. Insert key and start vehicle to test key.