How to Program a GM Car Remote Using a Key Fob

Enter your vehicle., Locate the OBD2 Port., Close the door you entered through., Insert car key into the ignition., Insert the key fob into the port., Wait for a chime or red light., Press and hold the lock and unlock button on the remote at the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Enter your vehicle.

    Work will be done on the driver’s side.
  2. Step 2: Locate the OBD2 Port.

    This port is located underneath the steering wheel. , Make sure all the other doors are closed as well before proceeding., Turn the key till the odometer lights turn on.

    Do not start the engine. , You only have two minutes to complete the following steps; otherwise the session will time out., Once you hear or see it, the remote is ready to be programmed. , Hold them until the light on the key fob flickers and turns orange. , There is a clip underneath the OBD2 port.

    Use the screwdriver to press on the clip to ease the removal. ,, Make sure every button works correctly.

    If this step fails, try the procedure again.
  3. Step 3: Close the door you entered through.

  4. Step 4: Insert car key into the ignition.

  5. Step 5: Insert the key fob into the port.

  6. Step 6: Wait for a chime or red light.

  7. Step 7: Press and hold the lock and unlock button on the remote at the same time.

  8. Step 8: Remove the key fob.

  9. Step 9: Remove the key and get out of the car.

  10. Step 10: Test the remote.

Detailed Guide

Work will be done on the driver’s side.

This port is located underneath the steering wheel. , Make sure all the other doors are closed as well before proceeding., Turn the key till the odometer lights turn on.

Do not start the engine. , You only have two minutes to complete the following steps; otherwise the session will time out., Once you hear or see it, the remote is ready to be programmed. , Hold them until the light on the key fob flickers and turns orange. , There is a clip underneath the OBD2 port.

Use the screwdriver to press on the clip to ease the removal. ,, Make sure every button works correctly.

If this step fails, try the procedure again.

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