GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Different keyless entry systems are used on General Motors vehicles. The parts are not interchangeable even though the parts may appear to be similar. Observe the back of the transmitter in order to properly identify the system. On 1998 S/T pickups and utilities, use a transmitter identified with GM/UTA preceding the part number.

  1. With the driver door closed, hold down the power unlock button on the door panel.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  6. Release the power unlock button on the door panel.
  7. The remote control door lock receiver will respond in the following manner in order to indicate that the receiver is in the programming mode:

    6.1. Locking the doors
    6.2. Unlocking the doors

    Important: All extra transmitters must be programmed at this time. When a new transmitter is programmed, it will deactivate the old transmitters.

  8. Hold down the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter until the remote control door lock receiver will respond in the following manner:
  9. 7.1. Locking the doors.
    7.2. Unlocking the doors.
  10. Repeat step 7 for each additional transmitter.
  11. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position in order to exit the transmitter programming mode.
  12. In order to reprogram the remote control door lock transmitter with a scan tool, refer to Scan Tool instructions.