Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Key: Testing and Inspection
Replacing Keys
10-Minute Vehicle Key Relearn
Important: This procedure will only relearn the vehicle keys. This procedure will not learn the start enable password. Do not use this
procedure as a substitute for a 10-minute relearn when replacing or reprogramming a theft deterrent module (TDM) or engine control module
(ECM). Doing so will result in a failure to learn the required password.
This 10-minute learn procedure should be used when all vehicle keys are desired to be replaced or reprogrammed. This procedure will erase all
previously learned vehicle keys from the TDM. Once the 10-minute learn procedure has been completed, any remaining vehicle keys may be
programmed using the Adding Keys procedure to ensure their continued functionality.
1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle in the pass-thru arrangement.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Ensure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
4. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming System and follow the Techline Terminal on-screen instructions, using the Legacy
Pass-Thru method. Ensure the correct programming selection is chosen based on component being replaced or programmed. For this procedure,
go to the V.T.D. Vehicle Theft Deterrent Learn menu and choose the Vehicle Theft Deterrent Learn for Learning Replacement Keys selection.
5. At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
Important:
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The scan tool may initially display 12 Minutes. The first 2 minutes allow the scan tool to initialize the appropriate control module.
The remaining 10 minutes is the relearn timer.
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On some vehicles the security indicator may be illuminated for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
6. Observe the scan tool, after approximately 10 minutes the scan tool will display "Programming Successful, Turn OFF Ignition". The vehicle is
now ready to relearn the key information and/or the passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
7. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 2 minutes.
8. With the first vehicle key, turn the ignition to the RUN position for 15 seconds, then start the vehicle.
9. With the second vehicle key, turn the ignition to the RUN position for 15 seconds, then start the vehicle. The TDM has now learned the key
transponder information.
10. With a scan tool, clear any DTCs.
