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Does a 2006 Chevy Equinox have a chip in the key?

Does a 2006 Chevy Equinox have a chip in the key?

The Chevy Equinox from the years 2005 and 2006 do not have a chip in the key, and these keys do not need to be programmed to your car. However, in these years you can have a keyless remote with push buttons to lock and unlock your doors. In the years 2010 to 2013, you can add a key fob remote.

What to do if your Chevy Equinox door is unlocked?

• Allow the alarm to time out after about 30 seconds and reset itself. If the system is armed and any door is unlocked without pressing on the RKE transmitter, the alarm sounds. If is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed.

How does the security system work on a Chevy Equinox?

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. To arm the system, do one of the following: . Press on the RKE transmitter. • Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, flashes.

Can a key fob cause a car alarm to go off?

The key fob, also known as a car remote key, is a device which is used to lock/unlock your car doors and even start the engine with just a push of a button. Since the key fob also has controls linked with the car alarm system, a malfunctioning or faulty key fob can send an incorrect signal which may trigger the car’s alarm.

Is there an anti theft system on a Chevy Equinox?

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. To arm the system, do one of the following: . Press on the RKE transmitter.

• Allow the alarm to time out after about 30 seconds and reset itself. If the system is armed and any door is unlocked without pressing on the RKE transmitter, the alarm sounds. If is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed.

How do I Turn on the security light on my Chevy Equinox?

Press on the RKE transmitter. • Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, flashes. Press on the RKE transmitter to open the liftgate without setting off the alarm.

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. To arm the system, do one of the following: . Press on the RKE transmitter.

What to do if your Chevy Equinox does not start?

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service.

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