99 Montana keyless remote re-programming..

[Shortbus]

Originally posted by missadavis
I have a 1998 Pontiac Transport. Will the 1999 Montana instructions also work to program my remote? The dealer want $45 to do it!

Transmitter Programming
If you lose a transmitter, program the old and new transmitter(s) into the remote control door lock receiver's memory. Up to 4 transmitters may be programmed.


Important
Once the remote control door lock receiver enters the programming/diagnostic mode, the programming of the first transmitter erases all previous transmitter programming information, requiring the programming of all transmitters.

Program only 1 vehicle remote control door lock receiver at a time. If more than 1 receiver is being programmed at the same time, it is possible that the same transmitter could be programmed to more than 1 remote control door lock receiver


Perform the following steps in order to program the transmitter:

Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the fuse panel. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
Close all of the doors.
Close the liftgate.
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to ACC.
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to OFF, and then back to ACC within 1 second.
Open and close any vehicle door. A chime will be heard when the system enters the BCM programming/diagnostic mode.

Important
After 7 seconds, a chime may be heard confirming successful synchronization. It is necessary to wait approximately 14 seconds for a second chime that will confirm successful programming.


Press and hold the transmitter LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for 14 seconds.
Repeat the previous step on each additional transmitter to be programmed.
Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
Install the BCM PRGRM fuse back into the fuse panel. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.

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Document ID# 475561
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport

[missadavis]

thanks so much!

[artrecord224]

I tried the instructions above, but did not get into programming mode. How do you get the lock into ACC position w/o the key in the ignition. I tried instructions w/ key in ignitions, no luck. Please help.

[nimrod]

Dose anyone know how to program a remote for a 2000 Pontiac Montana Ext van? I tryed removing the fuse and turn the acc on off on and I get a chime but the remote still dont work.

[rico25]

I tried the programming in the previously mentioned steps for my 99 Montana.
removed key from ignition,
remove BCM (Power Door Lock) fuse from fuse panel
close all doors (only one was really open, the passenger door)
Insert ignition key into ignition
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to ACC position
Turn key to OFF to ACC w/in 1 sec (I turned it so fast the key nearly melted!)
Open and close any door (I opened the passenger door)
a chime will be heard (didn't hear a chime, everything silent)
wait 7 sec for confirming chime (is this the 2nd chime?); waited 14 + secs, still no chime
pressed LOCK & UNLOCK buttons simultaneously, anyway.

No response.

My car doesn't appear to go into the program mode. Can anyone comment what I may be doing wrong? I'm about to rub my tummy in a CW circular motion, pat my head and rotate my body CCW at the same time to see if that makes a difference!

Any comments would be appreciated! Maybe I should rotate CW...

[Shortbus]

Did you remove the power door lock fuse or the "BCM PRGRM"?

[rico25]

In the manual, they are listed as the same. The Manual (p 6-58) has PWR LOCK with usage described as Body Module Control (BCM) and the fuse is labeled PWR LOCK.
Looking at the fuse box (located to the right of the glove box; obstructed by the passenger door) the fuse I removed was the 1st column, 2nd fuse from the bottom.
BTW, you can get a digital user manual (pdf file) from the Pontiac web site, though you have to register w/ them.

Thanks

[BobTiley]

I have a 1997 Transport Montana - Does anyone also know if the above instructions work for the 1997 model as well as the 1998 and 1999?

[F16wedge]

I followed the reprogramming directions and got my remote programed, but now it doesn't work, and trying to reprogram it, I get 8 chimes 3 times after turning the key off and back to ACC. Anyone knw what DTC this is?