Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 78 (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSADDING KEYSADDING KEYS (WITH SPS)
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Adding Keys (With SPS)
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Adding Keys (With SPS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- This procedure may be used with or without existing learned keys being present.
- This procedure will take more than 15 minutes to complete.
- A total of 8 keys maybe be learned to a single vehicle.
- This procedure will only learn the vehicle key information. This procedure will not learn any immobilizer information between the body control module (BCM) and engine control module (ECM).
- If the battery voltage is low, charge the battery before continuing with the procedure.
- Connect a scan tool to the vehicle and access SPS. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS)
- Ensure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
- Select the SPS application and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Select Reprogram ECU.
- Select IMMO Immobilizer Learn - Setup.
- Select the Program Transponder or Remote Key (Add) function.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- After programming all keys, Programming Complete, is displayed.
- With a scan tool, clear any DTCs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.