Manual Programming

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Manual Programming
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Sit in drivers seat and remove ignition key from ignition switch.
  2. Close all doors and press and hold UNLOCK button on door lock switch.
  3. While holding UNLOCK button on door lock switch, insert and remove ignition key from ignition switch 2 times. Do not turn ignition switch.
  4. Insert ignition key a third time. Leave ignition key in ignition switch and switch in LOCK position for remainder of programming.
  5. Release door lock switch. 3 chimes will be heard indicating transmitter programming is active.
  6. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time on keyless entry transmitter for 12 seconds. Two chimes will be heard indicating transmitter has been successfully programmed.
  7. Repeat step Β 6 for up to 4 transmitters. To end procedure, remove ignition key from ignition switch.
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