Gaspi101

You place first one of the working keys in the ignition, take it out (following the directions above), and place the small magnet on the lower part of the part of the key, where the transmitter is (where you place your fingers to turn the key). Then take this one out and place your new cut key into the ignition, and the car should program it. Good luck!

Gaspi101

Hold the magnet in place over the transmitter part of the key as you're turning the key in the ignition, otherwise you won't confuse the computer into thinking it's two different keys.

scootr9718

well, no go for the '01. I'm gonna try a different magnet, but so far, the magnet trick isn't working. I got the two new PATS keys cut. Now I'm trying to program with just one key.

To clarify, my programming instructions say that you only need to leave each key in the ignition for 1 second, even the new one. Does this sound accurate to anyone who has successfully done this?

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Thanks for the info guys. According to all info, I will need to keys to program. I am going to give the magnet trick a try when my new keys arrive.

Scootr, did you end up getting them programmed?

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Gaspi101

In the first phase, you need to leave the key in the ignition until the "THEFT" light on the dash stops flashing and turns off. Then you place the small magnet over the part where the transmitter chip is embedded in the key and do the same: make contact (no need to turn over the engine) and wait for the "THEFT" light to go off. Then you can insert your blank, already cut new key. That worked for my buddy's 99GT and another's 01GT. I certainly hope it wasn't a freak occurrence...I don't think it is.

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Gaspi101

I don't think it's one second. But I do know you have a 15 second window between switching keys (placing the magnet over the same key, that is).

scootr9718

hmmm...i will have to try this method, letting the theft light go off first-the one second rule came from teh instructions that my blank PATS keys had..we'll see, I'll try anything to not pay for someone to program it....

scootr9718

still no go for me...I'm using the magnet end from my tool set with the extendable magnet "pen" (used for retreiving nuts and bolts in an engine bay) so I'm pretty sure the magnet is powerful enough.

working key in ignition, THEFT light comes on solid, then goes off.

I remove the key, then place the same key back in with the magnet touching it, turn to on, THEFT light comes on solid, then goes off.
remove this key, then place new unprogrammed cut key in ignition, THEFT light flashes....doesn't stop flashing, and key isn't programmed...

Anything gaspi? The THEFT light stays flashing, and I don't know how long it lasts, but after about 40 seconds, I just pulled the new key.

Gaspi101

Hmmm...I don't know what to tell you, my friend. Careful on using too powerful a magnet--You could damage your transmitter in your one key. I used the magnet from a tiny portable chess piece. I really can't tell you why it doesn't work for you. Sorry, bud! You may well have to take it to a auto-locksmith. Don't take it to the dealer, whatever you do.

Easygoing6

I have a 2000 with the 3.8L anti theft light came on and killed the car. Took the advice and used a magnet to reset stuck key in turned to run waited to the count of 1000 5 turned key off pulled key out placed magnet on key pushed it back in and turned to on position counted again turned off then started the car worked for me