With Scan Tool

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2D Pickup, 2.2 5, AutomaticSECTION With Scan Tool
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NOTE: This procedure requires a Tech 2 scan tool and a Techline® terminal with current Service Programming System (SPS) software.
  1. Connect Tech 2 scan tool to vehicle. Select REQUEST INFORMATION under SERVICE PROGRAMMING menu. Disconnect Tech 2 from vehicle and connect to Techline® terminal.
  2. On Techline® terminal, select THEFT MODULE RE-LEARN under SERVICE PROGRAMMING menu. Disconnect Tech 2 from Techline® terminal and connect to vehicle. Turn ignition switch to RUN position.
  3. Select VTD RE-LEARN under SERVICE PROGRAMMING menu. Attempt to start engine and release key to RUN position (vehicle should not start).
  4. Observe SECURITY indicator. After about 10 minutes indicator will turn OFF. Vehicle is now ready to relearn Passlock™ sensor data code and/or password on next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK position.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, and wait 5 seconds. Start engine. Vehicle has now learned password. Using scan tool, clear any DTCs.
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