I just purchased a used 2003 Bonneville SE that did not come with the remotes. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the procedure. The car was a rental car and the company is going to send me remotes but they probably are'nt programmed for this car. Any help greatly appreciated.


Bob

You will have to take it to the dealer so they can use the scan tool.

Here is the procedure anyway.


Transmitter Programming

Important
All transmitters which are to be recognized by the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) must be programmed in a single programming sequence. If the system is placed in program mode, all previously programmed transmitters will be erased upon the receipt of the programming signal from the first transmitter. Up to four transmitters may be programmed. Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle. The order in which the transmitters are programmed is important. The first transmitter programmed will be transmitter #1, and the second transmitter programmed will be transmitter #2. The number on the transmitters are for reference only: #2 can be programmed as #1, or vice versa. Additional unnumbered transmitters are also available. Use care to program the transmitters correctly.


Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Use the scan tool Remote Function Actuation Special Function: Program Key Fobs in order to place the remote control door lock receiver into Program Mode. The doors will lock and then unlock in order to confirm program mode.

Important
The scan tool must stay connected until all of the transmitters are programmed.


Press and hold the LOCK button and the UNLOCK button simultaneously on one transmitter. After a delay of 15 seconds, the doors will lock and unlock in order to confirm the programming of that transmitter.
Repeat the previous step in order to program up to 4 transmitters.
Remove the scan tool.
Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.

:smile: John: Thanks for your prompt reply. Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I had the remotes programmed by a friend of mine who works at a GM dealership. He came outside during his lunch break with a sophisticated GM scan tool and had the remotes programmed within 1 minute.

Thanks,
Bob