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.
2002 Saturn SC1 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Programming Transmitters
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition to ON.
- Turn the radio to OFF.
- Press the RESET button on the driver information center (DIC) in order to clear any IPC warning messages.
- Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the display options until the IPC display is blank.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds.
- Press the OPTIONS button until FOB TRAINING message is displayed.IMPORTANT: If the FOB TRAINING message cannot be display, check if the BCM is configured with the correct RPO codes.
- Press the RESET button in order to begin the programming sequence. The message HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed.
- Simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter for 15 seconds. The IPC will indicate when that transmitter is programmed and when to proceed to the next. Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter or press the OPTIONS button to exit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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