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.
Standard Keyless Entry System
If the key is in the ON position during the programming procedure, the horn chirp will be disabled. If the key is in the OFF position, the horn chirp will be enabled. The horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed two times.
When reprogramming the remote control door lock receiver, all transmitters must be programmed at this time for the transmitters to operate the vehicle. Transmitters not programmed at this time will not work, and the procedure will have to be redone with all the transmitters.
- Ground pin 4 to pin 8 of the Data Link Connector (DLC). See Fig 1 . The receiver will respond by locking and unlocking the doors, and activating the liftgate window release, if equipped, within 2 seconds.
- Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously on the first transmitter to be programmed until door locks cycle, approximately 10 seconds.
- Repeat step 2 for up to four total transmitters to be programmed, if available. The receiver will respond by locking and unlocking the doors, and activating the liftgate window release, if equipped, within 2 seconds.
- Remove the ground jumper from the DLC.
- Lock and unlock the doors to verify the transmitter operation.
- Activate the rear window release to verify the transmitter operation.
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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.
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