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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIRDIGITAL CLUSTERS
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Digital Clusters
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Digital Clusters
RFA Receiver Module Mounting Location:
PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTER
Before starting this procedure, BOTH transmitters must be present. Failure to transmitters to proper numbers will render the RFA system inoperative. (If the customer uses only one transmitter on the vehicle, use this transmitter as transmitter 1 and 2, this is not the normal situation.)
RFA Transmitter Programming - Digital Clusters
1. Press "OFF" and "WARM" on Climate Control Panel simultaneously, the IPC will light all telltales, go blank, then enter "Diagnostic mode."
2. Press "FAN DOWN" to scroll through system until "RFA ?" is displayed, then press "FAN UP."
3. Press "FAN DOWN" until "RFA OVERRIDE" is displayed, press "FAN UP."
4. "NO OVRD RF S00" displayed, press "RUN UP."
5. "PGM FobI S01" displayed. press "WARM" button, "99" will be displayed in left upper corner of IPC just below odometer, system is now ready to program transmitter.
6. Press and hold the "TRUNK" button on transmitter, while holding "TRUNK" button press the "LOCK" button and hold for one second. hold both buttons for a total of three seconds. Locks will cycle when programming is complete. If transmitter is not programmed within 30 seconds after entering "99" override display, system will default and you must start at step 5 to continue.
7. To program transmitter 2, press "FAN UP," display will show "PGM Fob2 S02."
8. Follow steps 5 and 6 to program transmitter.
9. Press the following keys to "EXIT" the system, "RECIRC" or "RESET."
Synchronizing Transmitters
To synchronize transmitters after battery replacement, press and hold the "LOCK and TRUNK" buttons simultaneously, door locks will cycle. Synchronization complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.