GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Remote Keyless Entry System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

2

  1. Hold the transmitter within the range of the vehicle.
  2. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter for 8 seconds.

Did the locks cycle to lock, then unlock?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Operate the lock and unlock functions from the transmitter.

Does the transmitter work?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Replace the transmitter battery. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement
  2. Hold the transmitter within the range of the vehicle.
  3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter for 8 seconds.

Did the locks cycle to lock, then unlock?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Programming

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the RFA module. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Ensure that any components removed during diagnosis are installed.
  2. Ensure that any connectors are connected.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

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