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How to Program a Second Key for Chevrolet Equinox?

Model: Chevrolet Equinox MK 2 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Key

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In this tutorial, you will see how to program a second key for the Chevrolet Equinox, a very simple and quick operation. To do this, you will obviously need a first working key; otherwise, you will need to contact official support.

First, go inside the cabin, then insert the working key, turn on the instrument cluster, and after about 2 seconds, remove it. Next, insert the second key, repeat the operation, insert it again, and verify that the procedure was successful by starting the engine.


Updated on 29 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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