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Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Programming and Setup North America

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver

If the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the order listed below:

  1. Perform the Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming procedure--Refer to Transmitter Programming Select Transmitter Programming for New RCDLRs ONLY.
  2. Perform the procedure to set up a new remote control door lock receiver:
  3. 2.1. Connect the Tech 2 to the vehicle
    2.2. Select RCDLR under Module Setup in the Vehicle Control System menu.
    2.3. Select Setup New RCDLR.
    2.4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Perform the Theft Deterrent 10-Minute or 30-Minute Relearn Procedure for the Engine Control Module (ECM) --Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components , selecting the Programming Theft Deterrent System Components that matches your vehicles country of origin.
  5. During the ECM programming, select Theft Deterrent Learn for ECM on the SPS terminal.

  6. Perform the tire pressure sensor learn procedure--Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .

Replacing Keyless Entry Transmitters

If a keyless entry transmitter is replaced, the following procedure must be performed:

Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming--Refer to Transmitter Programming .

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Programming and Setup Europe and Japan

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver

If the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the order listed below:

Important: Any time the RCDLR is replaced, the steering column lock module (SCLM) must also be replaced. Failure to replace the SCLM when replacing the RCDLR will result in a no start condition.

  1. Perform the Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming procedure--Refer to Transmitter Programming Select Transmitter Programming for New RCDLRs ONLY.
  2. Perform the procedure to set up a new remote control door lock receiver:
  3. 2.1. Connect the Tech 2 to the vehicle.
    2.2. Select RCDLR under Module Setup in the Vehicle Control Systems menu.
    2.3. Select Setup New RCDLR.
    2.4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Important: The Theft Deterrent 10-Minute Relearn Procedure for the Steering Column Lock Module (SCLM) must be done first. Failure to do so may result in complications when attempting to perform the Theft Deterrent 10-Minute Relearn Procedure for the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  4. Perform the Theft Deterrent 10-Minute Relearn Procedure for the ECM--Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components , selecting the Programming Theft Deterrent System Components that matches your vehicles country of origin.
  5. During the ECM programming, select Theft Deterrent Learn for ECM (Export Only) on the SPS terminal.

  6. Replace the SCLM.
  7. The SCLM will learn the incoming fuel continue password immediately upon the next ignition transition from OFF to CRANK.

  8. Perform the tire pressure sensor learn procedure--Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .

Replacing Keyless Entry Transmitters

If a keyless entry transmitter is replaced, the following procedure must be performed:

Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming--Refer to Transmitter Programming .