2002 Chevrolet Venture PlusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

10-Minute Learn Procedure

Use this procedure after replacing the following components:

  • The Passkey® III (PK3) keys.
  • The theft deterrent control module.
  • The PCM.

NOTE: If replacing a theft deterrent control module with a GM SPO Replacement Part, perform the procedure to setup a new theft deterrent control module prior to the 10-minute relearn procedure.
  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Insure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
  4. With a scan tool, select Request Info. under Service Programming System and follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.
  5. Disconnect the scan tool from the vehicle and connect the scan tool to a Techline Terminal with the current Service Programming System (SPS) software.
  6. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming System and follow the Techline Terminal on-screen instructions.
  7. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
  8. With a master Passkey® III key, turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  9. With a scan tool, select Program ECU under Service Programming System.
  10. At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
    11. NOTE: On some vehicles the SECURITY telltale maybe illuminated on steady for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
  11. Observe the scan tool, after approximately 10 minutes the scan tool will display "Programming Successful, Turn OFF Ignition". The vehicle is now ready to relearn the key information and/or the passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to ON.
  12. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 5 seconds.
  13. With a master Passkey® III key, start the vehicle. The theft deterrent control module has now learned the key transponder information and the PCM has now learned the fuel continue password.
    14. NOTE: Perform this step ONLY on vehicles with EXPORT configured theft deterrent control modules.
  14. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 15 seconds minimum.
    15. NOTE: Perform this step ONLY on vehicles with EXPORT configured theft deterrent control modules.
  15. With a second master Passkey® III key, start the vehicle. The theft deterrent control module has now learned the second master Passkey® III key transponder information.
  16. 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.

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