GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Programming Procedure

  1. Connect the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Select the Diagnostics F0.
  4. Select the model year (MY).
  5. Select the vehicle type.
  6. Select the system F1 body.
  7. Select the GM product line, C.
  8. Select the nameplate, Buick.
  9. Select the Remote Function Actuator F0.
  10. Select the special functions F2.
  11. Select the set options F1.
  12. Important: 

       • Follow the screen prompts and the instructions.
       • Use the EXIT key in order to change from 1 function screen to another.
       • Do not use the YES or the NO keys.
            Pressing YES or NO may disable the other features.

  13. Scroll through the screens until the screen displays the desired function.
  14. Select YES on each function that needs to be enabled for the particular vehicle RPO.

    12.1. Use the RPO chart and select the functions that are standard or optional for the particular vehicle being serviced.

    Failure to program the RFA module properly may cause the system to malfunction. A malfunction may cause misdiagnosis and customer complaints.

    12.2. When selecting the functions on a new RFA module on a vehicle that has Theft Deterrent UA6, go into option 3 on the scan tool.
    12.3. Speed Up will appear as your only selection.
    12.4. Select Deactivate.
    12.5. Save the options.
    12.6. Exit the system.

    If the function is not reset, the 30 second theft lamp illumination will reduce to 2 seconds.

    The misdiagnosis of the theft deterrent system may occur if the function is not set properly.

  15. Exit the system.
  16. Disconnect the scan tool.
  17. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .

RPO Options for RFA Reprogramming

Feature

Park Ave

Central Unlocking

UA6

Delayed Illumination

STD

Delayed Locking

STD

Exit Lighting

STD

Illuminated Entry

C97

Keyless Entry

AU0

Load Protection

STD

Lock-Out Prevention

STD

Panic

AU0

Perimeter Lighting

AU0

Personalization

AU0

Programmable Auto Door Locks

AU4

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

C97

Theatre Dimming

STD

Transmitter Chirp

AU0

Universal Theft Deterrent (UTD)

UA6