Keyless Entry 98 Grand AM

[Brettboi]

Can any tell me the process for programing a 98 Grand Am's Keyless entry, mine quit working after the alternator went out.

[Shortbus]

Transmitter Programming
You can program up to 4 different transmitters to a remote control door lock receiver. You can program a transmitter to more than one vehicle, providing that the remote keyless entry systems are similar. If you reprogram a transmitter, you must reprogram any and all other related transmitters (a maximum of 4 per receiver) in order for the other transmitters to function properly.


Important
Leave a window open during the reprogramming procedure. This prevents unintentionally being locked out of the vehicle if you do not properly perform the procedure.

Turn OFF the ignition.
Jump the 2 terminals (3, 4) in the program ground connector, in order to ground the receiver program terminal.
Within 2 seconds the following sequence will occur, signalling that the module is ready to be reprogrammed:
The doors locks, and then unlocks.
The rear compartment lid release cycles.
The horn chirps.

Press and hold both the lock button and the unlock button until the signalling sequence occurs (approximately 12 seconds). The sequence indicates that the transmitter has been successfully reprogrammed.
Repeat step 4 for the remaining transmitters.
Remove the jumper from the terminals in the program ground connector.
Verify that each transmitter operates properly.

[Brettboi]

Thanks so much for you post, I was finally able to find a dealership that was willing to give me the process so it is fixed, and that is the exact process, so anyone else out there with the same problem, this is absolutely the correct process to do it, just be prepared for some frustration unhooking the terminals, you have very little room to work and the clips all have a locking mech. just pull it off the trunk lid it makes it a lot easier.

again thanks for the help
Brett

[Shortbus]

You are quite welcome, and thank you for the update

[ldavis1]

I have a 99 Grand Am GT. I started to have to push my lock button on my remote 2 or 3 times before my horn would blow to activate my keyless entry.
(I think I'm saying it right) But anyway...all of a sudden it wouldn't work anymore. My light doesn't even blink in the inside of the car. I replaced the battery in my remote, but still nothing. Any suggestions?
Any suggestions are appreciated.