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.
Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter Programming
- Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed. Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle. The order in which the transmitters are programmed is important. The first transmitter programmed will be transmitter #1, and the second transmitter programmed will be transmitter #2. Use care to program the transmitters correctly.
- The scan tool must stay connected until all of the transmitters are programmed.
- The keyless entry transmitters used in the Advance 2 Way Remote Start System isare unique to the system. When servicing or replacing a transmitter, ensure that the correct transmitter is used. The correct transmitter part number can be found in the Accessory section of the parts catalog. Attempting to replace an Advance 2 Way Remote Start transmitter with a regular service part will result in a failure to program the transmitter.
Invalidate All
This procedure will erase all keyless entry transmitters from memory.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
- With the scan tool, select Body.
- Select Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR).
- Select Module Setup.
- Select Program Key Fobs.
- Select Invalidate All.
- Follow the scan tool on screen instructions.
Next Available Slot
Incremental programming allows for a transmitter to be programmed into the next available location without affecting the currently programmed transmitters. Previously programmed transmitters will not be erased during this procedure.
If all 4 slots are programmed, the Invalidate All procedure will need to be performed to allow transmitter programming.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
- With the scan tool, select Body.
- Select Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR).
- Select Module Setup.
- Select Program Key Fobs.
- Select Next Available Slot.
- Follow the scan tool on screen instructions.
- Remove the scan tool.
- Exit the vehicle. Operate all functions on transmitters to verify correct system operation.
Transmitter Slot Programming
Transmitter slot programming allows a single transmitter to be programmed into a specific slot without affecting any of the other programmed transmitters. By using slot programming, the transmitter originally programmed to a specific slot is erased and the new transmitter learned in its placed.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
- With the scan tool, select Body.
- Select Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR).
- Select Module Setup.
- Select Program Key Fobs.
- Select the key fob desired to be programmed.
- Follow the scan tool on screen instructions.
- Remove the scan tool.
- Exit the vehicle. Operate all functions on transmitters to verify correct system 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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