The transmitter may not communicate with the receiver if any of the following
situations occurs:
• | The transmitter battery wears down. |
• | The transmitter key has been replaced. |
• | The Body Control Module (BCM) has been replaced. |
Perform the synchronizing procedure if the transmitter does not communicate
with the receiver. If the transmitter and/or receiver are replaced, preform the following
programming procedure:
Programming Transmitters With Tech 2
Important: It is not possible to program a remote transmitter without the Body Control
Module (BCM) security code. The security code is contained on the Important Security
Information Card issued with the vehicle when new.
- Using the Tech 2, select Body / Programming / Program Remote Key and follow
the instructions.
- Enter the security code when prompted and follow the instructions.
Programming Transmitters Without Tech 2
- Turn the ignition to ON, then wait 10 minutes for the next step in the
programming sequence.
- After the 10 minutes has elapsed, the car horn will chirp once. Turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position within 5 minutes after the horn has sounded, then
to the ON position within 5 seconds after switching it OFF.
- Leave the key to the ON position for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes
has elapsed, the car horn will chirp twice. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
within 5 minutes after the horn has sounded, then to the ON position within 5 seconds
after switching it OFF.
- Leave the key to the ON position for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes
has elapsed, the car horn will chirp 3 times.
- Verify that the security indicator in the instrument cluster has stopped
flashing and attempt to start the vehicle.
- Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Move approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the vehicle and test the
transmitter functions to validate that the transmitter has been programmed successfully.