FAQ: Programming a New Keyless Entry Remote

racinfan wrote:

Does anyone have access to the procedure needed to reprogram the keyless entry remotes for a 97 park avenue? The pin4 to pin8 grounding thing only works for 98+ cars. There seems to be a procedure that is unique to the 96-97 cars. Thanks.

It worked for my 96.

96riv wrote:

racinfan wrote:

Does anyone have access to the procedure needed to reprogram the keyless entry remotes for a 97 park avenue? The pin4 to pin8 grounding thing only works for 98+ cars. There seems to be a procedure that is unique to the 96-97 cars. Thanks.

It worked for my 96.

Unfortunately the Park Avenue has a different procedure in the 96-97 model year. The pinout of the obdII port is different between the Park Ave and my Riv.

I found this:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/t452634.html

The Keyless entry remote for the wifes 99 Riv has stopped working. I replaced the battery but it still does nothing.

I have a couple of remotes for other vehicles that I could use if I could reprogram them...

What are my options?
How much does the dealer charge to replace this part?

Thanks for any tips.

Bert

There's away to program them I just forget how to, I'll look it up as soon as I get home for you, probally later tomight or first thing in the morning

I have used the search and been reading the archives...
Found the instructions on how to reprogram by shorting pins 4 to 8.

I have two remotes for other vehicles that look identical.
Can I just reprogram one of them for the Riv?

Bert

I was just coming back to tell you to search "keyless" on this site and you'll find it. Yes you can program only one but I would program two this way if a battery goes dead you have a back-up. But remember we can program up to four transmitters to work on are vehicle at once

According to the info I found on a ebay ad that sells the remotes for the Riv. the remotes I have for the "other" vehicles wont work. They have a different FCC ID# than the Riv.

I guess I will by one off of ebay and program myself.
Meanwhile I will try and round up one of them fancy fused jumper wire hickey dodgers. Where can I get one of those?

Thanks for the replies.

Bert

Bought a remote from the junkyard for $10.00. I have not tried reprogramming it yet.

I just asked for one for:
96-99 Riv, PA, Lesabre or Bonneville.

I also stopped at RadioShack and bought a fuse holder with two wires made on it that I will make a fused test jumper with.

I know I probably dont need the fused test jumper but I am going to try and use it anyhow.

Bert

Done
My test leads on my fused test hickey were too big for the connector so I used a paper clip.

The connector is mounted upside down compare to the picture in the Manual?

#1 is bottom right
#8 is bottom left


Anyhow.
Problem solved.

Bert

I have been trying to get my car into program mode and it will not.
I took it to the dealer and hooked it to the Tech 2 and it still wouldn't go into program mode.
Any help for this one?

rivparadise wrote:

I have been trying to get my car into program mode and it will not.
I took it to the dealer and hooked it to the Tech 2 and it still wouldn't go into program mode.
Any help for this one?

Verify the FCC ID Code on the back of the remote is:KOBUT1BT.
If the code is different it wont work

Make sure you are following the directions for the instructions.
For instance if you dont have the door closed it wont work.
If you turn the switch off before removing the paper clip it wont work.
Be positive you have pins #4 and #8 shorted. It would be easy to get the pins wrong...

The #4 and #8 pins WILL have the metal conductors in them, so if you look at the pic of the connector above and compare it to yours, you should be able to find#4 and #8. If you count in any direction on either row there is only one combination of pins in the fourth and eighth positions that have the metal conductors in them.
Keep in mind your connector might be upside down compared to the pic above.

I hope this has not muddied the water even more...
Bert

I did find 4 and 8. I did not get program mode when I hooked them up, and now I don't have my instruments or heater working. I cant seem to find the fuse for them.

rivparadise wrote:

I did find 4 and 8. I did not get program mode when I hooked them up, and now I don't have my instruments or heater working. I cant seem to find the fuse for them.

If you blew the fuse, you must have shorted the wrong pins.

You should be able to find the fuse location by looking in the owners manual.

Bert

Found it!
Got everything working.'
Thanks again for your help.

I bought a new replacement remote for our Riviera from www.keylessride.com

They have E Bay auctions. I ended up paying $0.99 for the remote and $9.99 for shipping.

The instructions they originally sent me were incorrect so I got these via E Mail and figured I will share:

Thanks for the info. I searched for there ebay store i got brtrump is that right? If so can you give me a item # or how you found the one that worked for the 95 ? thanks, I need one

http://stores.ebay.com/Keyless-Ride

They do have one or two up but they are more than I paid

OUCH!!!! 65$ for mine! Im scared to even ask my local dealership(they might charge me just for asking)
I need one anyway. The guy I got my Riv from gave me one that didnt work and I lost the one that did work

You should be able to reprogram ANY key fob applicable to out cars with the above method.

I tried doing this exact thing. I ended up somehow screwing up my gauges, odometer, and climate control. I know for a fact now that I touched the right pins. Would touching the wrong pins cause me to burn out the computer or something?

Wonder if that works on a 97? I need a new key fob as 1 quit working right. Every button locks it lol

I've never had to do it, so I am not positive but I thought on the later years you had to jump the wires at the security block somewhere under the rear deck.

i just got a replacement remote. in the book u use a aldl wire? to hook to pins together then hit lock on the remote. wtf is a aldl wire and where do i get one?


this might be in the wrong section sorry.

I believe you can also just use a metal paperclip...