GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Programming of the transmitters cannot be done simultaneously. The first transmitter must be completely done before the second transmitter is programmed.

Perform the following to program the transmitter(s):

    • Pull the radio fuse (# 17).
    • Cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 3 times within 5 seconds.
        The body control module (BCM) will indicate that it is in a programming sequence by locking, and unlocking the doors and activating the hatch release.
    • Depress and hold lock and unlock on the first transmitter for up to 16 seconds.
        The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
        Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
    • Depress and hold lock and unlock on the second transmitter for up to 16 seconds.

       Important: Failing to wait for the doors to unlock before proceeding with the next step will result in one or both of the transmitters not being programmed.

    • The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
        Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
    • Turn the ignition OFF.
    • Replace the radio fuse (# 17).
    • If at any time it is necessary to restart the procedure, turn the ignition OFF and proceed again with step number 1.

Functional Check

After the system has been programmed stand within 20 feet of the vehicle and proceed as follows:

  1. Lock all doors by depressing the lock button.
  2. Unlock the drivers door and activate the interior lights (unless the interior lights are already on) by depressing the unlock button once.
  3. The interior lights will stay on for approximately 40 seconds or until the ignition is turned ON. The interior lights cannot be reactivated by depressing the lock or unlock buttons until it has timed out.

  4. Unlock the passenger door (interior lights should already be on) by depressing the unlock a second time within 5 seconds of the first activation.
  5. Release the rear hatch and activate the interior lights (unless the interior lights are already on) for approximately 40 seconds by depressing the hatch release button twice when the vehicle is in park or the parking brake is applied.
  6. On vehicles with the content theft security system, activate the horns and lights by pushing the panic button on the key fob.
  7. Push the panic button a second time to deactivate the horns and lights.

Repeat steps 1 through 5 with the second transmitter.