Keyless entry remote

[Guest crtnrds]

Can you buy these aftermarket to work on a Reatta (89)or can you use one from a wreck? The Dealer tells me they are $236 for the Reatta.

[Guest MauiWowee]

They are available on eBay for a lot less. Any that work for Reatta, Riviera, Allante, or Trofeo can be used. Programming instructions can be had here. I don't know about aftermarket ones. Here is one on eBay, although I paid less for mine. Good luck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUICK-REA...QrdZ1QQtcZphoto

[ikesleeping]

Any of them with the FCC code AB00702T will work. A search on e-bay will turn up more than a few. The one's that make no reference to Reattas are usually cheaper.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

Try remotesunlimited.com. I checked there a while back and they have an aftermarket one with much larger buttons (not that recessed crap) for around $65

[juddev]

The cadillac remotes work great and have a longer range.

usually 10-15 on ebay plus 5 for delivery.

[dwmajk]

Are the programing instruction in the factory service manual.I have a 1990 remote that I would like to program to work with a just purchased 1991,Dealer I called said I need to change the theft control box under the dash or in the trunk,hope he is all wet.

[Guest MauiWowee]

Before starting this procedure, BOTH transmitters must be present. Failure

to use both transmitters will render the missing transmitter inoperative.

If the customer uses only one transmitter on the vehicle, use this

transmitter as transmitter 1 and 2.

The entire reprogramming sequence must be completed within 30 seconds of

grounding the connector. If the procedure is not completed, remove the

ground at the connector and restart the procedure from step 1

1. Ignition "ON"

2. Ground green single wire connector ( located near the ABS module in the

trunk.

3. Wait for the door locks to lock and unlock ( should take 2 seconds)

4. Press the "unlock" button on the first transmitter twice ( pauses for

one second between presses)

5. Wait for door locks to lock and unlock ( should take 2 seconds)

6. Press the "unlock" button on the second transmitter twice ( pause for

one second between presses)

7. Wait for door locks to lock and unlock ( should take 2 seconds)

8. Remove ground from green connector.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

Yeah your dealer wanted a quick buck. It's really a <5 minute job

[dwmajk]

I really don't think the service writer really knew. just gives any answer to get you off the phone,As I said before without this great site most of the people with these cars could not maintain them.Really appreciate the response, will reprogram my remotes next week. I just love my Reatta.

[Guest crtnrds]

The service tech, at two different dealers, just looked it up on they're computer & said there were no interchangable units for the Reatta.

[Guest MauiWowee]

Sorry, but they lied to you. One of mine has an Olds logo on it...........

[Guest crtnrds]

You know how to tell if a parts guy is lieing? See if his lips are moving.

[ikesleeping]

Have the parts guy look up for FCC. AB00702T and watch his face.Any remote with this FCC number will work.I think I have extra around here somewhere.

[bwarren]

I recently purchased this remote (see attached) and using the programming instructions mentioned above, the remote works great. I like it better then the original. I payed $27.00 with shipping inc. on ebay.

[dwmajk]

Finally got around to reprogramming my 90 remotes so they will work on the 91.But I can not find where to attach the purple wire with the green plastic female conection, am I missing something, how do I ground this wire.My door key lock only works on passenger side and it is a pain to not have the remotes.

[Hank Ryan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ... My door key lock only works on passenger side ... </div></div>

Same on my 1991. Anybody else out there with this "feature"?

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I've got the same thing, but my driver's key hole feels to be broken inside

[Guest MauiWowee]

Grounding the green connector can be very simple, depending upon what you have available. I use an electrical tester, the kind with a 12 volt bulb inside a pointed pen-like do-hickey and a wire with a clip. It can be done with a length of wire, stripped on both ends, inserted into the connector and held to any good ground point in the trunk. This may require an extra set of hands.

Good luck,

[gordon140]

The Buick logo remote which came with my used 1989 Reatta has FCC code:

AB00502T. It works well, so I am confident that this is another FCC code that is OK.

[Guest inthespot]

The buton that makes the interior lights come on does not work on my remote. Is it me or the lights or the remote. My unlock button is almost worn away and hard to get it to push down, is there any way to build it up? Thanks

[dwmajk]

Well I stoppped at a parts store on my way to the cape, they sold me a box of connections, which included {a spade} fits right inside the green plastic connection worked great.So now both remotes operate both cars as to opening the doors but now the trunk lock is not responding to the remote or the glove box button{used to respond to glove box button} in the 91. the 90 glove box button works as always.any advise would be great.I have repeated the reprograming presedure twice with no change.doors fine no trunk operation on the 91

[racehorse]

Hey Guys, did all of the Reattas have the remote entry feature? If so, which of the remotes(caddy,olds,model etc.) should I look to purchase on ebay? Thanks in advance!

[juddev]

Click Here!

[Rawja]

Horseman, Keyless entry was standard on all years except 1988.

The Click Here link above for inexpensive Cadillac remotes that will work.

[Guest maybe2fast]

my light button on my remote doesn't work either...it did before but now it doesn't any ideas?

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I've tried two remotes with my '89, but none have worked in programming. From what I've heard before, I think the antenna wire has become disconnected from the keyless entry module box. Where's it located?

[89REATTAJIM]

The keyless entry module box is under the upholstery in back of the driver's seat. Antenna wire runs from the box, up thru left rear pillar and exits in the center of the headliner and plugs into the antenna at the top of the rear window. The connector looks kinda like one that plugs onto a 9v battery. I almost had to be inside the car for my remote to work. Found my wire stuffed up into headliner. Plugged it to antenna, now it works better, like 6 to 10 feet away from car. Not a lot of range, but it works.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

Eh, sounds like a PITA to get to, but I'll get to it one of these times. I checked the 9V-like connecting to the rear glass and it's fine.

[Guest Reattach_1]

F14 did you ever get your 702t remote to work? If so please tell. I'm having the same issues.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I did figure it out. It seems my remotes are bad. They work, but are so weak, you have to be like in it for it to work.

The '90 coupe came with a new OEM remote <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. I tried it out and my keyless entry works fine with it.

[Guest Reattach_1]

F14 did you have a ab00702t Cadillac remote that didn't work? Or was it a OEM? I just got a ab00702t from ebay ($8). I can't seem to program my '89 with it. My thoughts were that these 702t remotes could be for '89 and '90 Reattas.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I used a Buick remote. Um, does that answer that one? My bad.

[reattadudes]

I've seen hundreds of Reatta remotes from 1989-1991, and they ALL have the same FCC number; GLQ9Z61507.

we don't sell any used remotes (an invitation to disaster, in our opinion), but we do recommend either www.remotesunlimited.com, or www.keylessride.com we probably send about thirty customers per month to these two sites (and with the above FCC frequency number), and have gotten nothing but compliments about both companies' quick service. not a single problem with the remotes working, either.

Mike

[Guest F14CRAZY]

Forgot to say. The unlock button on my remote was worn through. Had to use a pen or something to press it. So, I carefully dremel-ed the stupid ridges off so the buttons aren't recessed. They're crazy small. A mod I'm suggest to anyone with a beatup remote that still works.

[Guest Reattach_1]

Thanks for y'alls help <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[Guest Reattach_1]

Update on the Cadillac AB00702t remote from ebay. It works fine now. I changed the battery and waited for the door locks to lock & unlock as instructed. It's a nice remote from cadillac. Thank you. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[EDGE]

Hey guys....

do you know if the ab00702t alarm tag will work with a 1990 trofeo ?

thanks

EDGE

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I'd take an educated guess and say yes

[EDGE]

yeah.. it looks like it should do...

I have 2 after market tags here that have the fcc J5523518T1 that I got with the car.. they work ok during programming and then refuse to work at any point after... very odd... and trying to find someone over here in the uk that has half a clue about what's going on is a nightmare... that'll teach me to drive an American car... a quirky one at that.. over here in the UK...

EDGE

[Guest F14CRAZY]

A Reatta in the UK? Hmmm...

I've found old remotes to have very bad transmitting power. Have to like be in the car for them to work.