Remote Re-programming
sdweathers
11-03-2002, 05:24 PM
Could someone please give the procedure to re-program the remotes for a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. I found the procedure on the board for a 1996, is it the same? Thanks for any help!
clenderman
12-14-2002, 11:01 AM
I'm in the same boat that you are in... my bonneville is OBDI compliant but has an OBDII connector, and there are no associated pins at locations 4 and 8 as is the case on the '96-'99 bonnevilles! I ordered some remotes from ebay and the dealership said that the would program them for free! If they don't use a scan tool, I'll see if I can figure out the procedure when they do it and post it back here!
MaximusGTR
12-17-2002, 01:35 PM
The new bonnies are kinda quick, Oh in case of any smart comments, i have forced induction myself:hehehe: :hehe: :cwn27: :lol2: :biggrin2:
clenderman
12-24-2002, 01:49 PM
Okay, so the remotes came today... I paid $43 for two brand new remotes shipped! Not too bad.
I went to the dealer... they put the key in the ignition, turned it to run (the position before start?) and then used a screwdriver looking tool to program it. Apparantly they touched one of the pins on the OBDII connector and the other end went to some sort of a ground up behind the emergency brake release. The locks responded by locking and unlocking.
It went pretty quickly :( Wish that I could have figured out which pin he used. He was in a hurry to get me out of there... they told me I could come by until 1:00 today and they shut the doors as I was pulling in at 12:05!! I guess that he was in a hurry to get home for Christmas eve. If he wasn't in such a hurry and if he was cool I probably could have gotten more info. Sorry :(
I went to the dealer... they put the key in the ignition, turned it to run (the position before start?) and then used a screwdriver looking tool to program it. Apparantly they touched one of the pins on the OBDII connector and the other end went to some sort of a ground up behind the emergency brake release. The locks responded by locking and unlocking.
It went pretty quickly :( Wish that I could have figured out which pin he used. He was in a hurry to get me out of there... they told me I could come by until 1:00 today and they shut the doors as I was pulling in at 12:05!! I guess that he was in a hurry to get home for Christmas eve. If he wasn't in such a hurry and if he was cool I probably could have gotten more info. Sorry :(
mbf160
01-01-2004, 06:47 PM
PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS:
It is important to remember that during programming, each individual step of the procedure must be executed within 15 seconds of the previous step. When the 15 second time limit is allowed to expire, the system will automatically exit program mode. This is indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren. Additionally, any time the ignition key is turned off while programming, the system will immediately exit program mode. This is also indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren.<br>
TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS:<br>
I. Enter the vehicle, and turn the ignition key to the "on" position.<br>
2. Move the valet/bypass switch on - off - on - off- on then off.<br>
3. The dash L.E.D. will flash one time, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating thesystem is ready to accept programming for channel 1, or the arm/disarm and panic functions.<br>
4. You can assign any of the three transmitter button functions listed below to channel 1. <br>
a) Pressing button #1 on the keychain transmitter.<br>
b) Pressing button #2 on the keychain transmitter.<br>
c) Pressing both buttons simultaneously on the keychain transmitter.<br>
5 Press and hold the selected choice a, b, or c above, until the siren emits a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel I was successful. -<br>
6. Move the valet/bypass switch on, then off again.<br>
7. The dash mounted L. E. D. will flash 2 times, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating that the system is ready to accept programming for channel 2, or the pulsed ground output for remote trunk release, remote car starter, etc.<br>
8. You can assign anyone of the two remaining button functions listed in 4a, 4b, or 4c above to operate channel 2. You cannot use the button(s) that operate channel 1, selected in step 5, to operate channel 2.<br>
9. Press and hold the selected choice. The siren will emit a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel 2 was successful.<br>
10. Move the valet/bypass switch on, then off again.<br>
11. The dash mounted L.E.D. will flash 3 times, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating that the system is ready to accept programming for channel 3. <br>
12. Press and hold the remaining transmitter button function. The siren will emit a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel 3 was successful.<br>
13. To exit program mode, either turn the ignition key to the off position, or move the valet switch on then off one additional time. This is indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren.<br>
<br>
QUICK REFERENCE:<br>
You can program any individual channel, without reprogramming all channels, by following the quick reference chart below.<br>
<br>
CHANNEL VALET SWITCH L.E.D.<br>
1) ON then OFF 3 Times I Flashes<br>
2) ON then OFF 4 Times 2 Flashes<br>
3)) ON then OFF 5 Times 3 Flashes <br>
After the desired channel is programmed, turn the ignition key to the off position to exit programming mode.
It is important to remember that during programming, each individual step of the procedure must be executed within 15 seconds of the previous step. When the 15 second time limit is allowed to expire, the system will automatically exit program mode. This is indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren. Additionally, any time the ignition key is turned off while programming, the system will immediately exit program mode. This is also indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren.<br>
TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS:<br>
I. Enter the vehicle, and turn the ignition key to the "on" position.<br>
2. Move the valet/bypass switch on - off - on - off- on then off.<br>
3. The dash L.E.D. will flash one time, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating thesystem is ready to accept programming for channel 1, or the arm/disarm and panic functions.<br>
4. You can assign any of the three transmitter button functions listed below to channel 1. <br>
a) Pressing button #1 on the keychain transmitter.<br>
b) Pressing button #2 on the keychain transmitter.<br>
c) Pressing both buttons simultaneously on the keychain transmitter.<br>
5 Press and hold the selected choice a, b, or c above, until the siren emits a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel I was successful. -<br>
6. Move the valet/bypass switch on, then off again.<br>
7. The dash mounted L. E. D. will flash 2 times, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating that the system is ready to accept programming for channel 2, or the pulsed ground output for remote trunk release, remote car starter, etc.<br>
8. You can assign anyone of the two remaining button functions listed in 4a, 4b, or 4c above to operate channel 2. You cannot use the button(s) that operate channel 1, selected in step 5, to operate channel 2.<br>
9. Press and hold the selected choice. The siren will emit a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel 2 was successful.<br>
10. Move the valet/bypass switch on, then off again.<br>
11. The dash mounted L.E.D. will flash 3 times, and the siren will "chirp" one time, indicating that the system is ready to accept programming for channel 3. <br>
12. Press and hold the remaining transmitter button function. The siren will emit a long "chirp" to confirm that programming of channel 3 was successful.<br>
13. To exit program mode, either turn the ignition key to the off position, or move the valet switch on then off one additional time. This is indicated by a long "chirp" from the siren.<br>
<br>
QUICK REFERENCE:<br>
You can program any individual channel, without reprogramming all channels, by following the quick reference chart below.<br>
<br>
CHANNEL VALET SWITCH L.E.D.<br>
1) ON then OFF 3 Times I Flashes<br>
2) ON then OFF 4 Times 2 Flashes<br>
3)) ON then OFF 5 Times 3 Flashes <br>
After the desired channel is programmed, turn the ignition key to the off position to exit programming mode.
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