Key Fob help
02-11-2013, 10:50 PM
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Key Fob help I haven't been able to find a thread that will help me, so I'm starting one.
I have a 96 Trans Am and I have been trying to program a keyfob. But i can't get the car to enter the program mode. Too be honest I'm not sure if it even has the system needed for the keyfob. I don't know how it works. I'm just assuming.
The car had an aftermarket alarm when I bought it, it malfunctioned shortly after I bought it. So I removed the entire alram. I did not try to program a key fob before I removed the alarm so I don't know if this is the problem. The alarm box in the trunk has been removed.
This is the method I was trying:
So am I doing something wrong or does the car not have the required system for the key fob?
Any help is much appreciated.
I have a 96 Trans Am and I have been trying to program a keyfob. But i can't get the car to enter the program mode. Too be honest I'm not sure if it even has the system needed for the keyfob. I don't know how it works. I'm just assuming.
The car had an aftermarket alarm when I bought it, it malfunctioned shortly after I bought it. So I removed the entire alram. I did not try to program a key fob before I removed the alarm so I don't know if this is the problem. The alarm box in the trunk has been removed.
This is the method I was trying:
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Remove the RADIO (#17) fuse.
Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times within 5 seconds. The BCM will confirm entry into the programming mode by performing the following actions:
Locking both of the doors.
Unlocking the driver's door.
Releasing the rear compartment lid.
Press and hold the LOCK button and the UNLOCK button simultaneously on one transmitter for approximately 15 seconds. The BCM will confirm the programming of that transmitter by performing the following actions:
Locking both of the doors.
Unlocking the driver's door.
Releasing the rear compartment lid.
Repeat the previous step to program up to 4transmitters.
Replace the RADIO (#17) fuse.
Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.
Remove the RADIO (#17) fuse.
Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times within 5 seconds. The BCM will confirm entry into the programming mode by performing the following actions:
Locking both of the doors.
Unlocking the driver's door.
Releasing the rear compartment lid.
Press and hold the LOCK button and the UNLOCK button simultaneously on one transmitter for approximately 15 seconds. The BCM will confirm the programming of that transmitter by performing the following actions:
Locking both of the doors.
Unlocking the driver's door.
Releasing the rear compartment lid.
Repeat the previous step to program up to 4transmitters.
Replace the RADIO (#17) fuse.
Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.
Any help is much appreciated.
02-24-2013, 06:14 PM
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96's have keyless entry integrated into the BCM. The steps you posted appear correct. Is this a new or used key fob? If it's an old one, try replacing the battery and cleaning the button contacts. If it's new, make sure you have the correct part number. Other key fobs may look similar but won't work.
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96's have keyless entry integrated into the BCM. The steps you posted appear correct. Is this a new or used key fob? If it's an old one, try replacing the battery and cleaning the button contacts. If it's new, make sure you have the correct part number. Other key fobs may look similar but won't work.
02-24-2013, 09:02 PM
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Since the fob is from a Grand Prix it's probably not compatible with the factory keyless system. Take it to any GM dealer and have them compare the part number on it to the correct one for your car. If it's the right one and you can figure out how to hookup the factory system you can go that route. If not just get an aftermarket system since it'll give you instructions on how to install it. I put a keyless remote system in my daughter's car and it was pretty easy.
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Since the fob is from a Grand Prix it's probably not compatible with the factory keyless system. Take it to any GM dealer and have them compare the part number on it to the correct one for your car. If it's the right one and you can figure out how to hookup the factory system you can go that route. If not just get an aftermarket system since it'll give you instructions on how to install it. I put a keyless remote system in my daughter's car and it was pretty easy.
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Figured I'd post in this thread before I start another one. I looked at my RPO codes I don't have AU0 so I don't have have factory key less entry. But I've been eying a viper 5204 system (remote start and alarm). But what I can't seem to figure out if it adds key less entry as well or does it just use the factory system. If that's the case then it really doesn't do me any good.
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Ok I may make it over there sometime this week. I didn't know they price match. I'm guessing they don't price match amazon though do they?
