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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998RIVIERAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSANTI-THEFT SYSTEMPROGRAMMINGREPLACING PASS-KEY II(R) IGNITION KEYDETERMINING BCM PROGRAMED KEY CODE
1998 Buick Riviera

Determining BCM Programed Key Code

1998 Buick RivieraSECTION Determining BCM Programed Key Code

To determine unknown BCM key code, use Interrogator (J 35628-A) and following procedure.

  1. Connect Interrogator (J 35628-A) wiring to PASS-Key II(R) dash connector at base of steering column. DO NOT connect to steering column wiring.
  2. Turn Interrogator (J 35628-A) on and move key code switch to "1" and attempt to start engine. if engine starts, key code is "1". If engine does not start, turn ignition off and press 4-minute timer on Interrogator (J 35628-A).
  3. When timer lamp goes out, move key code switch to next number and attempt to start engine. If engine does not start, continue trying different key codes until proper key code is found. See PASS-Key II(R) KEY RESISTANCE table.
PASS-KEY II(R) KEY RESISTANCE

Key Code No. Nominal Resistance (Ohms) Acceptable Range (Ohms)
1 402 386-438
2 523 502-564
3 681 654-728
4 887 852-942
5 1130 1085-1195
6 1470 1411-1549
7 1870 1795-1965
8 2370 2275-2485
9 3010 2890-3150
10 3740 3590-3910
11 4750 4650-4960
12 6040 5798-6302
13 7500 7200-7820
14 9530 9149-9931
15 11,800 11,328-12,292
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