Transmitter Programming

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Transmitter Programming
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1998 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition off. Connect fused jumper wire between Data Link Connector (DLC) terminals No. 8 (Black/White wire) and No. 4 (Black wire). Close all doors. Turn ignition on. All door locks will cycle. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons of one transmitter. After a 30 second delay, door locks will cycle.
  2. Program any other transmitters to be used by repeating previous step. When all transmitters are programmed, remove fused jumper wire from DLC connector (before turning ignition off).
NOTE: GM Tech 1 and Tech 2 scan tools may be used to program Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. Follow screen prompts and instructions. Use EXIT key to select function screen display. DO NOTΒ  use YES and NO keys, this may disable other features available.
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