Originally Posted by pizzaguy

You got it!

There are TWO ways of syncing the FOB.

• Your way.
• The owner's manual way: Put the key in the ignition, turn to "ON" and hit either button twice.

I know the owner's manual way works cause I've had to do it quite a few times in nine years and three cars.
I do remember reading about your way - that comes from the student reference, doesn't it?