1998 Oldsmobile RegencyFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RFA Programming

  1. Program transmitters. See PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS  . Connect scan tool. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select vehicle being programmed. Select Body. Select RFA. Select RFA test. Select Set Options. Select option 0.
  2. Scroll through screens until desired function is displayed. Select each function that needs to be enabled for vehicle application. See RPO OPTIONS FOR KEYLESS ENTRY REPROGRAMMING  table.
  3. Use table to select functions that are standard or optional for particular vehicle being serviced.
  4. When selecting functions on a new RFA module on a vehicle that has Theft Deterrent (UA6), Option 3 must be selected. FACTORY USE ONLY SPEED UP will appear as the only selection. Select NO, then EXIT. If this function is not reset, 30 second theft lamp illumination will be reduced to 2 seconds. Misdiagnosis of theft deterrent system may occur.
  5. Exit system. Disconnect scan tool. Program transmitters.
RPO OPTIONS FOR KEYLESS ENTRY REPROGRAMMING

Feature Buick Pontiac Oldsmobile
Central Unlocking UA6 UA6 N/A
Delayed Illumination STD STD STD
Delayed Locking STD STD STD
Exit Lighting STD STD STD
Illuminated Entry N/A C97 T2T
Keyless Entry AU0 AU0 T2T
Load Protection STD STD STD
Lock-Out Prevention STD STD STD
Panic AU0 AU0 T2T
Perimeter Lighting AU0 AU0 N/A
Personalization AU0 AU0 T2T
Programmable Auto Door Locks AU4 AU4 T2T
Retained Accessory Power N/A C97 T2T
Theatre Lighting STD STD STD
Transmitter Chirp AU0 AU0 T2T
Universal Theft UA6 UA6 N/A
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