How Do I re-program the remote for my locks?
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How Do I re-program the remote for my locks?
The 97 Bonneville I just bought has the keyless entry but the remote does not work on it. I even took the battery out my 99 remote, thinking maybe it was dead but it still doesn't work.
Does anyone know how I can re-program the thing without having to go to a dealer who will no doubt want to charge me for a 2 minute job and I don't have the money!!
Thanks for any help you can provide!
Does anyone know how I can re-program the thing without having to go to a dealer who will no doubt want to charge me for a 2 minute job and I don't have the money!!
Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Okay I will try that, any idea idea if I can use the remotes off my 99? They are in better shape than my 99 ones.
P.*. the thread that is in the first post of where you sent me http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=62 comes up forbidden and I assume those are my instructions on how to do it? Can you help me get those instructions? Sounds pretty easy to do but I need the diagrams etc. to make sure I don't blow up my car doing it!
P.*. the thread that is in the first post of where you sent me http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=62 comes up forbidden and I assume those are my instructions on how to do it? Can you help me get those instructions? Sounds pretty easy to do but I need the diagrams etc. to make sure I don't blow up my car doing it!
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Okay I will try that, any idea idea if I can use the remotes off my 99? They are in better shape than my 99 ones.
P.*. the thread that is in the first post of where you sent me http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=62 comes up forbidden and I assume those are my instructions on how to do it? Can you help me get those instructions? Sounds pretty easy to do but I need the diagrams etc. to make sure I don't blow up my car doing it!
P.*. the thread that is in the first post of where you sent me http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=62 comes up forbidden and I assume those are my instructions on how to do it? Can you help me get those instructions? Sounds pretty easy to do but I need the diagrams etc. to make sure I don't blow up my car doing it!
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Okay so I found this:
QUOTE=Toddster;1358966]Hi
This is what I used when I added a remote to my wifes 95 SSE
To reprogram your keyless entry system for a new key fob:
1) Turn ignition to OFF.
2) Ground pin 1 of the Data Link Connector (black 16-pin connector under dash driver'* side). Pin 4 of this connector is a ground, so placing a jumper wire between pins 1 & 4 will accomplish this. Grounding pin 1 tells the system you are getting ready to reprogram it.3) Close all the doors.
4) Turn the key to ACC, then back to OFF. The power locks will lock/unlock. The system is now ready to be programmed.
5) Press a button on your key fob.
6) If you have two key fobs, press a button on the second fob within 1 minute of pressing a button on the first one. Both must be programmed at the same time. If you only have one remote, press a button on it 2 more times to signal that you only have one.
7) The doors will lock/unlock to signal that the codes were received.
8 ) Remove the connection between pins 1 & 4.
I found that the power locks locked and unlocked immediately upon jumping pin 1 to pin 4. The system was ready to be programmed. steps 3 & 4 were unnecessary.[/QUOTE]
I am trying to re-program the remotes for my 97 Bonnie. Exactly how do you do this step? I am a technical dummie here so I need some laymens terms here I don't want to blow up my car trying this! What is meant by grounding and "jumping"??
QUOTE=Toddster;1358966]Hi
This is what I used when I added a remote to my wifes 95 SSE
To reprogram your keyless entry system for a new key fob:
1) Turn ignition to OFF.
2) Ground pin 1 of the Data Link Connector (black 16-pin connector under dash driver'* side). Pin 4 of this connector is a ground, so placing a jumper wire between pins 1 & 4 will accomplish this. Grounding pin 1 tells the system you are getting ready to reprogram it.3) Close all the doors.
4) Turn the key to ACC, then back to OFF. The power locks will lock/unlock. The system is now ready to be programmed.
5) Press a button on your key fob.
6) If you have two key fobs, press a button on the second fob within 1 minute of pressing a button on the first one. Both must be programmed at the same time. If you only have one remote, press a button on it 2 more times to signal that you only have one.
7) The doors will lock/unlock to signal that the codes were received.
8 ) Remove the connection between pins 1 & 4.
I found that the power locks locked and unlocked immediately upon jumping pin 1 to pin 4. The system was ready to be programmed. steps 3 & 4 were unnecessary.[/QUOTE]
I am trying to re-program the remotes for my 97 Bonnie. Exactly how do you do this step? I am a technical dummie here so I need some laymens terms here I don't want to blow up my car trying this! What is meant by grounding and "jumping"??
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Okay I get that, but I don't understand what is meant by Ground pin 1 of the Data Link Connector (black 16-pin connector under dash driver'* side). Pin 4 of this connector is a ground, so placing a jumper wire between pins 1 & 4 will accomplish this. Grounding pin 1 tells the system you are getting ready to reprogram it.
Am I to take a paper clip, unfurl it to make one piece of wire and put it between the two pins (1&4)?? Is that what you mean?
I understand the rest of the instructions though. Sounds pretty easy enough to me. Just don't get what you mean by grounding and jumping.
Am I to take a paper clip, unfurl it to make one piece of wire and put it between the two pins (1&4)?? Is that what you mean?
I understand the rest of the instructions though. Sounds pretty easy enough to me. Just don't get what you mean by grounding and jumping.
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I have a write up for that year in tech info. https://www.gmforum.com/electrical-133/program-keyless-remote-96-99-a-278809/
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I have a write up for that year in tech info. https://www.gmforum.com/showthread.php?t=278809