Cadillac Key Programming
Cadillac Key Programming
Cadillac is a GM, so most Cadillac keys you can program yourself — including push-to-start smart keys, even with all keys lost. Find your model below. A couple of the very newest models need a locksmith’s tool, and we’ll tell you which.
Find your Cadillac model
Tap your model, then match your key to the photo. Each picture links to that exact key if you need a replacement.
Cadillac ATS
2013–2014 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or do a full relearn with no keys at all (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
2015–2019 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or do a full relearn with no keys at all (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac CT4
2020–2025+ · Smart Key Locksmith
Push-to-start smart key on GM’s newest electronics. This one needs an automotive locksmith with a programming tool — you still save big buying the key from us.
Cadillac CT6
2016–2020 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or do a full relearn with no keys at all (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac CTS
2003–2007 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
2008–2015 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
2014–2019 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac CTS-V
2003–2007 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
Cadillac DeVille
2000–2005 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
Cadillac DTS
2006–2011 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
2008–2011 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac ELR
2014–2016 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac Escalade
1999–2006 · Metal Key No programming
A plain metal key — no chip, no programming. Just have it cut to match your lock.
2007–2010 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Keyless-entry remote — syncs onboard with a working key. Message us your year for the exact sequence.
2007–2014 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
2015–2020 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with one working key (~10 min), or do a full relearn with no keys at all (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
2021–2026+ · Smart Key Locksmith
Push-to-start smart key on GM’s newest electronics. This generation needs an automotive locksmith with a programming tool — you still save big buying the key from us.
Cadillac Seville
1997–2005 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
Cadillac SRX
2004–2009 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
2010–2016 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac STS
2004–2011 · Transponder Chip Key Do it yourself
Basic chipped key. Program it yourself either way — about 5 minutes with one working key, or a ~30-minute relearn if all keys are lost (no tools). Steps below.
2008–2011 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac XLR
2004–2007 · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below.
Cadillac XT4
2019–2025+ · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below. (Newest 2024+ models may need a tool — ask us.)
Cadillac XT5
2020–2025+ · Smart Key Do it yourself
Push-to-start smart key. Add a spare with your working key(s) in minutes, or relearn with no keys (~30 min) — no tools. Steps below. (Newest 2024+ models may need a tool — ask us.)
Push-to-start smart key — do it yourself
Your Cadillac has the relearn built in. Have the new key’s emergency blade cut to your car first (any shop can do it), then pick the path that fits.
If you have a working smart key (about 10 minutes)
- Place your working smart key in the cupholder. (Some Cadillacs want two programmed keys present — if it won’t enter programming mode with one, add the second.)
- On the driver’s door, pop off the lock-cylinder cap to the right of the handle — slip the door key into the slot underneath and lift the cover off.
- Insert the new key’s cut emergency blade into that lock and turn to UNLOCK five times within 10 seconds. The dash shows it’s ready for the next remote.
- Set the new key in the transmitter pocket (cupholder or center console — check your manual). Press ENGINE START/STOP — the dash confirms when it’s learned.
- Take the key out and press LOCK or UNLOCK to finalize. Hold START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit, then test.
If all your keys are lost (about 30 minutes, no tools)
- Pop the driver’s-door lock cap as above, insert the cut emergency blade, and turn to UNLOCK five times within 10 seconds. The dash reads “Remote Learn Pending.”
- Wait 10 minutes until the dash says “Press Start Button to Learn,” then press START/STOP. Repeat that wait-and-press three times total — the car is making sure no one’s stealing it.
- After the third round the dash reads “Ready for Remote #1.” Set the key in the transmitter pocket, press START/STOP, then press LOCK or UNLOCK to finalize. Hold START/STOP 12 seconds to exit, and test.
Chipped key — do it yourself
Cadillac’s immobilizer relearn is built into the car — no tools either way. Add a spare in minutes with a working key, or do the timed relearn from scratch.
Adding a spare (you have one working key — about 5 minutes)
- Insert your working key and turn to ON/RUN (just short of cranking the engine).
- Turn back to OFF/LOCK and remove the key.
- Within 5 seconds, insert the new key and turn to ON/RUN. The security light goes out — that’s it programmed.
- Remove the key to finish. Repeat for any other keys, then test.
All keys lost (no working key — about 30 minutes)
- Insert your new cut key and turn to ON/RUN (don’t crank the engine). The security/immobilizer light comes on.
- Leave it in ON and wait about 10 minutes, until the security light turns off.
- Turn the key OFF for about 5 seconds.
- Repeat that ON → 10-minute wait → OFF cycle three times total (about 30 minutes) — the car relearns the key on the third pass.
- After the third cycle, start the engine to confirm, then test the key.
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