MyKey – Troubleshooting - MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicles With: Push Button Start

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MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicles With: Push Button Start

What is an admin key?

An admin key is a key that you have not created as a MyKey. See Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key.

Why am I not able to create a MyKey?

You have not placed the admin key in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key.
The key used to switch the vehicle on is not an admin key.
The key used to switch the vehicle on is the only admin key.
There has to be at least one admin key.
You did not switch the vehicle off after creating the last MyKey.

Why am I not able to program a MyKey?

The admin key is not inside your vehicle.
The key used to switch the vehicle on is not an admin key.
You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key.

Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?

The admin key is not inside your vehicle.
The key used to switch the vehicle on is not an admin key.
You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key.

Why is the MyKey distance not accumulating?

The key used to start the vehicle is an admin key.
An admin key and a MyKey are inside your vehicle.
You have not created any MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key.
You have cleared the MyKeys.

Why am I not able to start the vehicle with a MyKey?

An admin key and a MyKey are inside your vehicle. The system recognizes only the admin key when both are present.