program entry lock clicker . 97 Buick LaSabra

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I bought a new entry clicker. Then found out it needed to be programed . any help

[NTX5467]

Some can be programmed with a simple procedure and others require the use of the GM Tech2 scan tool. Also, have ALL of the remotes you have for that car (which are operational) present when the reprogramming procedure is done as only the remotes the system is programmed to recognize at that time will work.

The basic procedure starts with clearing the Remote Keyless Entry computer of all previous transmitter recognition codes. Then, the new transmitters can be programmed to be recognized by the vehicle computer. Probably up to about four remotes can be programmed for each vehicle.

If the procedure can be done easily, it will be in the owner's manual, but if it requires the scan tool, you will have to have the dealer do it--provided the vehicle has the FACTORY system installed on it and it is still intact. Only GM remotes will work with GM systems on GM vehicles. Code Alarm might well have built the GM system, for example, but the Code Alarm remotes will not work with the factory GM system and only with systems sold as Code Alarm brand systems.

Any time a remote is replaced, the vehicle will have to recognize it before it will work. Same with transponder ignition keys (stamped "PK3" near the rubber head of the key) too.

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[Guest]

My manual does not give specic instruction on how to reprogram. can you tell me how to go about it? Thank you in advance........ Joe

[NTX5467]

With no instructions in the owners manual, it could well require the use of the GM Tech2 scanner to get everything programmed. The GM Tech2 scanner is a specialized computerized diagnostic tool that few non-dealership shops have and I highly suspect the non-GM-supplied scanners a private shop might have will not be able to talk to the GM computer to do this programming function.

When all else fails, call the dealer.

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