96 Lumina Keyless Remote Programming.. Help please!

[BigJoeW]

I have possibly a broken transmitter for my car, and i want to re-program it just in case.. someone please leave directions for me!

~Thanks

[Onblsht]

Lumina sedan or Lumina APV minivan?

[BigJoeW]

Thanks Chris... i do not need to buy one, i only need instructions on how to program the remote.. i have a LUMINA SEDAN. not APV. Please leave programming! thanks..

[Onblsht]

This is what I found for the Lumina sedan:

Transmitter Programming
Perform this procedure when any of the following conditions exist:

The RKE programming connector (BLK/WHT wire) is grounded (CKT 1455).
The RCDLR is replaced.
A keyless remote transmitter is replaced.
A second (up to a total of 4) keyless remote transmitter is added.
Programming Procedure

Important
If the vehicle has more than one keyless entry transmitter, ensure that all of the keyless entry transmitters are programmed during the same programming sequence. Any keyless entry transmitters that are not programmed will not work correctly.


Open the rear compartment lid.
Pull aside the right side compartment trim in order to gain access. Refer to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - RH Rear in Body Rear End.



Use a jumper wire with alligator clips in order to ground the RKE programming connector. The door locks will lock and unlock. This action indicates that the RCDLR has entered the keyless entry transmitter programming mode.
While the programming connector is still grounded, program each of the keyless entry transmitters, one at a time. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the first keyless entry transmitter. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds. The door locks will lock and unlock. This action indicates that the keyless entry transmitter has been programmed.
Repeat Step 4 for the remaining keyless entry transmitters. You may program as many as 4 keyless entry transmitters.
Remove the jumper wire from the RKE programming connector terminal.
Verify that the keyless entry transmitters operate correctly.
Install the right side rear compartment trim. Refer to Compartment Side Trim Replacement - RH Rear in Body Rear End.
Close the rear compartment lid.

[BigJoeW]

Thank you so much!!!

[zephram22]

hope it works out for ya

[bhame]

That's great information Onblsht!

Question: what if the only keyless transmitter you have is the new one, with no originals remaining? Do you HAVE to have an original?

[aliazhar]

Originally Posted by bhame

That's great information Onblsht!

Question: what if the only keyless transmitter you have is the new one, with no originals remaining? Do you HAVE to have an original?

no, you dont have to have original keyless to program a new one.

Best Regards

[bhame]

Originally Posted by aliazhar

no, you dont have to have original keyless to program a new one.

Best Regards

Thank you for clearing my confused head!

I just wanted to ensure I was understanding the above-provided directions. Boy, I'm so psyched: $45 for a keyless is more than half-off what the local Chevy dealerships wanted!!!

[WD0FIA]

LUMINA APV/MINIVAN 1994-1995

WHEN:
**REMOTE TRANSMITTER ADDED OR REPLACED.
**SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
NOTE:EXISTING REMOTE TRANSMITTER MEMORY POSITIONS MUST BE ERASED FIRST.
HOW:
(1) TO ERASE CENTRAL LOCKING TRANSMITTER MODULE MEMORY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
a)ACCESS THE CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL MODULE (LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE GLOVE BOX ON BODY SIDE FRAME)(On my 1995 Lumina I had to remove the glove box, it was positioned in the middle directly above it).
b)SWITCH IGNITION ON.
c)PRESS AND HOLD PROGRAM SWITCH {1} ON THE CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL MODULE FOR 10 SECONDS(it was a small purple rod about 1/8 of an inch long.
d) DOORS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK TO CONFIRM MEMORY ERASURE.
(2) TO PROGRAM REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
a) SWITCH IGNITION ON.
b) PRESS AND RELEASE PROGRAM SWITCH {1} ON THE CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL MODULE.
c) WITHIN 10 SECONDS PRESS ANY BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER.
d) SYSTEM WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, INDICATING REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMED.
e) WITHIN 10 SECONDS PRESS ANY BUTTON ON SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER.
f) SYSTEM WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, INDICATING REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMED.
(3) REPEAT ABOVE PROCEDURE FOR OTHER REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.
(4) WAIT 15 SECONDS AFTER LAST REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMED BEFORE OPERATING REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.
(5) OBTAIN AND REPROGRAM ALL REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.
NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF 4 REMOTE TRANSMITTERS CAN BE PROGRAMMED.

[BigJoeW]

how do i resubscibe to this?

[bhame]

Originally Posted by BigJoeW

how do i resubscibe to this?

Anytime you post in a BB system like this one, just below where you/I type this text you're reading now is a, in this BB's case, "Thread Subscription" drop-down menu: my default is "Instant Notification by email".

Just reply, tell me I'm a tool and before you hit supply make sure you adjust that drop-down menu.

[BigJoeW]

Yea, thanks, when i asked the question, it automatically re-subscribed me anyway, that is how i found this thread again.

[locator299]

I see that WD0FIA posted the procedure for programming the remotes on the 1994-1995 Lumina APV Minivan.

Does this procedure also work for the 1996 Lumina APV minivan? Thanks