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# Info - Programming Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitters

Subject: | Programming Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitters

Models: | 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

| 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

| 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

This bulletin is being revised to correct the model year for the Pontiac Grand Am. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-52-002 (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).

This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers there are two different procedures used to program the RKE system on the vehicles listed in the table below. The following information has been updated within SI2000.

Make/Model | VIN Breakpoint | Assembly Plant
--- | --- | ---
Chevrolet Malibu | 1M615820 | Lansing "M"
16245262 | Oklahoma City
Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am | 1C151382 | Lansing "C"
Pontiac Grand Am | 1M551086 | Lansing "M"

• | Vehicles built ON OR AFTER the listed VIN breakpoints have the external RKE module mounted on the rear parcel shelf.

• | Vehicles built BEFORE the listed VIN breakpoints have integrated RKE modules in the BCM.

There are two different procedures used to program the RKE system on the vehicles listed above. Determine if you have an RKE module integrated into the BCM or if the vehicle has an remote RKE module mounted on the rear parcel shelf.

Important: The key fob transmitters are not interchangeable between the internal and external designs.

### RKE Module Integrated Into the BCM

Important: Up to 4 transmitters can 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 and so on. Use care to program the transmitters correctly.

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
3. Have all the transmitters available that you want to program.
4. In order to add or replace a transmitter, use the scan tool Body Control Module (BCM) Special Functions:

Add/Replace key FOB in order to place the BCM into program mode.

5. In order to program all of the transmitters, use the scan tool BCM Special Functions:

Clear Memory/Program all Fobs in order to place the BCM into program mode.

6. The BCM will confirm entry into the program mode by sounding the chime twice.

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

7. Press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on one transmitter for approximately 12 seconds. The BCM will confirm the programming of that transmitter by sounding the chime twice.
8. If you are programming additional transmitters, repeat the previous step to program up to four transmitters.
9. Remove the scan tool.
10. Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming of all transmitters.
11. Operate all the transmitter functions on all of the programmed transmitters to verify correct system operation.

### RKE External Module

Important: All transmitters must be programmed each time any one transmitter is programmed.

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

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
3. Select BODY.
4. Select REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATION.
5. Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
6. Select PROGRAM KEY FOBS.
7. Select the number of transmitters to be programmed.
8. Have all the transmitters available that you want to program.
9. The transmitters can be identified by a 1 or 2 on the back side of the transmitter.
10. Press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the #1 transmitter for approximately 15 seconds. The power locks should cycle to confirm programming of the fob is complete.
11. If you are programming additional transmitters, repeat the previous step to program up to four transmitters.
12. Remove the scan tool.
13. Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming of all transmitters.
14. Operate all the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.

### Parts Information

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
16263074 | Transmitter Fob - Internal Receiver
25695954 | Transmitter Fob - External Receiver Transmitter (1)
25695955 | Transmitter Fob - External Receiver Transmitter (2)

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.