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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed. Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle. The order in which the transmitters are programmed is important. The first transmitter programmed will be transmitter #1, and the second transmitter programmed will be transmitter #2. Use care to program the transmitters correctly.

Identification of RKE Systems

On this vehicle there are two different types of RKE systems. The first type of RKE system is intergrated into the Body Control Module and is supplied by Delphi.

The second type of RKE system uses a Remote Control Door Lock Reciever Module and is supplied by Lear.

The best way to identify which type of RKE system the vehicle has is by the key fob, The system that is integrated into the BCM will either be blank or have DEIPHI embossed on the back of the key fob. The RCDLR based systems key fobs will have LEAR embossed on the back of the key fob.

Transmitter Programming RKE Integrated Into BCM

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. In order to add or replace a transmitter, use the scan tool Body Control Module Special Functions: Add/Replace Key FOB in order to place the body control module into program mode. In order to program all of the transmitters, use the scan tool Body Control Module Special Functions: Clear Memory/Program All FOBs in order to place the body control module into program mode.
  4. The BCM will confirm entry into the program mode by sounding the chime twice.
  5. Important: The scan tool must stay connected until all of the transmitters are programmed.

  6. Press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on one transmitter for approximately 12 seconds. The BCM will confirm the programming of that transmitter by sounding the chime twice.
  7. If you are programming all of the transmitters, repeat the previous step to program up to four transmitters. If you would like to add another transmitter, return to step 3.
  8. Remove the scan tool.
  9. Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming.
  10. Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.

Programming RKE Transmitters With RCDLR Module

Important: All key fobs must be programmed each time any one fob is programmed.

The scan tool must stay connected until all of the transmitters are programmed.

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. Select Remote Function Actuation.
  4. Select Special Functions.
  5. Select Program Key Fobs.
  6. Select the number of key fobs to be programmed.
  7. Press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the first transmitter for approximately 15 seconds. The Power Locks should cycle to confirm programming of the first fob is complete.
  8. If you are programming more than one transmitter, repeat the previous step to program up to four transmitters.
  9. Remove the scan tool.
  10. Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming.
  11. Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.