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Century 2001-05
Regal 2001-04
Programming
When
· Remote transmitter added or replaced.
· System malfunction
How
NOTE: Key incorporates resistor which must match the body control module (BCM) code.
· Diagnostic equipment required to read BCM code (1-15) when ordering replacement keys.
NOTE: replacement key blank must be cut using four figure ignition lock number, or using original as pattern.
LaCrosse 2005-09
Terraza 2005-07
Programming
When
· key added or replaced.
· System malfunction
How – master key available
NOTE: verify that new key has PK3 stamped on it.
· Switch ignition ON and start engine.
· Switch ignition OFF and remove key.
· Within 5 seconds insert new key.
· Switch ignition ON.
· New key now programmed.
NOTE: a maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key.
How – Master key not available
NOTE: this procedure cannot be carried out on export market vehicles.
· To program a new master key proceed as follows: Switch ignition ON with master key to be programmed.
· STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT MESSAGE will be displayed on the driver information center (DIC)
· After approximately 10 minutes STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT message will switch OFF.
· Switch ignition OFF
· Wait 5 seconds
· Switch ignition ON
· STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT MESSAGE will be displayed on the driver information center (DIC)
· After approximately 10 minutes STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT message will switch OFF.
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Wait 5 seconds
· Start engine.
· New master key now programmed.
· With a scan tool, clear any digital trouble codes (DTCs)
· Replacement parts can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: Replacement keys have to be cut using ignition lock number, or using original as pattern.
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Lacrosse 2010
Programming
When
· System malfunction
· Key added or replaced.
How- with original master key
· Insert master key into ignition switch.
· Switch ignition ON
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Remove master key.
· Within 10 seconds insert new key.
· Switch ignition ON.
· Ensure system warning lamp switches OFF.
· New key now programmed.
NOTE: a maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key.
How – without the original master key
· To program a new master key proceed as follows:
o Switch ignition ON with master key to be programmed.
o System warning lamp will illuminate.
o After approximately 10 minutes system warning lamp will switch OFF
o Switch ignition OFF.
o Wait 5 seconds.
o Switch ignition ON.
o System warning lamp will illuminate.
o After approximately 10 minutes system warning lamp will switch OFF.
o Switch ignition OFF.
o Wait 5 seconds.
o Start engine
· New master key now programmed.
· With a scan tool, clear any digital trouble codes (DTCs)
· Replacement parts can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: Replacement keys have to be cut using ignition lock number, or using original as pattern.
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Le Sabre 2000-05
Park Avenue 2000-05
Programming
When
· System malfunction
· Key added or replaced.
How – with original master key
· Insert master key into ignition switch.
· Switch ignition ON
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Remove master key.
· Within 10 seconds insert new key.
· Switch ignition ON.
· New key now programmed.
NOTE: a maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key.
How – without master key
· Switch ignition ON with master key to be programmed.
· System LED will illuminate.
· After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Wait 5 seconds.
· Switch ignition ON.
· System LED will illuminate.
· After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF.
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Wait 5 seconds.
· Start engine.
· New master key now programmed.
· Erase stored trouble codes.
· Replacement parts can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
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Rendezvous 2002-07
Programming
When
· System malfunction
· Key added or replaced.
How – with original master key
· Insert master key into ignition switch.
· Switch ignition ON
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Remove master key.
· Within 10 seconds insert new key.
· Switch ignition ON.
· New key now programmed.
NOTE: a maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key.
How- master PK3 key available
· Verify key to be programmed has pk3 stamped on it.
· Insert original master key into ignition switch.
· start engine.
· Switch ignition OFF.
· Remove master key.
· Within 10 seconds insert new key.
· Switch ignition ON.
· New key now programmed.
NOTE: a maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key.
HOW- master key not available
o Switch ignition ON with master key to be programmed.
o System LED will illuminate.
o After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF
o Switch ignition OFF.
o Wait 5 seconds.
o Switch ignition ON.
o System LED will illuminate.
o After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF.
o Switch ignition OFF.
o Wait 5 seconds.
o Switch ignition ON.
o System LED will illuminate
o After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF.
o Switch ignition OFF.
o Wait 5 seconds.
o Start new engine.
· New master key now programmed.
· Erase stored trouble codes.
· Replacement parts can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
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