GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important:  All transmitters which are to be recognized by the remote control door lock transmitter (RCDLR) must be programmed in a single programming sequence. If the system is placed in program mode it will erase all previously programmed transmitters upon the receipt of the programming signal from the first transmitter. Up to four 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.

  1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
  2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the fuse block. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  3. Close all of the doors.
  4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder.
  5. Within 1 second, perform the following actions:
  6. Turn the key to ACC, then to OFF, then to ACC.

  7. If you only do the 1st step, then the BCM will give feedback indicating the actions so far are incorrect. To program the transmitter, you must do step 5 instead. If step 5 is done correctly, then the BCM may flash trouble codes. In this case, you would refer to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System.
  8. Open and then close any vehicle door.
  9. The BCM will chime in order to confirm that the programming mode has been entered.

  10. Press and hold the transmitter LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds.
  11. Important: After approximately 3-5 seconds the BCM will chime once to confirm that the programming has been completed for that transmitter.

  12. Repeat the previous step in order to program each additional transmitter.
  13. Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
  14. Install the BCM PRGRM fuse into the fuse block.
  15. Operate the functions of each transmitter in order to verify correct system operation.