Reprogramming Keyless Entry: Easy As Pie

[stewy37]

Since I bought the car, I have had only had one set of keys, and only the unlock button worked on my remote. Since the dealer told me it would cost about $150 to get a new remote and set of keys, I wasn't going to do that. Well, a couple weeks ago, I dropped my remote, and it gave up the ghost for the last time. So, I started looking around, found instructions on how to program it on the internet and found a remote on ebay that cost me $24 including shipping. My first attempt was unsuccessful, so I took a closer look and relaized I was using the wrong type of battery. I had a 2025 and needed a 2032. Once that was sorted out, it was a quick, easy process, and I was actually able to get my original remote to work fully :) Now I just need to measure the resistance on my key's chip and get a replacement, and I'll have 2 complete sets of keys. This was so simple, I can't believe I even thought about paying the dealer to do it. It's nice to know that at least something on these cars is simple to do. Anyway, not a major deal, but it fixes one of those small and annoying quirks that every car has to deal with. The page I got the info from has several other great articles and can be found here: http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#Dal_and_Jason

[Firebirdjones]

I found instructions to reprogram the remotes in the factory manual for the car. When I bought mine it only came with one set of keys and one remote. I picked up another remote at the dealer (which comes with the battery all ready installed) and read the factory manual in the glove box, worked flawless.
For keys I just went back to the dealer, they read the key and cut a new one on the spot, and it didn't cost that much. Larry.

[boos_WS6]

I thought that the fob had to be flashed by the dealer computer and they had to do both key fob at the same time?
Joey

[Firebirdjones]

Naaa, you can program the remotes yourself. It's been a while since I did mine but it requires pulling one of the fuses and holding a button for a certain length of time etc....can't remember all the details but it is right in the factory owners manual, step by step,,,,it's easy to do. Larry.