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Reprogramming RKE Module

Important: The order that the transmitters are programmed is important. Program transmitter #1 first. Program transmitter #2 second. You may program up to 4 transmitters. Additional transmitters are available that do not have a number on them. Any previously programmed transmitters which were not included in the programming will no longer function with this receiver. The number on the transmitters are for reference only. Transmitter #2 can be programmed as transmitter #1 or vice versa. Use care in order to correctly program the transmitters. Complete the following steps:

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Select diagnostics.
  3. Select body code.
  4. Select body style code.
  5. Select other.
  6. Select remote function actuator (RFA).
  7. Select special functions.
  8. Select F0 program key fobs.
  9. Choose the fob number that you wish to program.
  10. Follow the screen prompts in order to complete the programming procedure.
  11. Press and hold the lock and the unlock buttons on the transmitter being programmed. The door locks will cycle. This should take about 15  seconds.
  12. Proceed to the next transmitter and repeat steps 1-11 until all of the transmitters are complete.
  13. Exit the remote keyless entry (RKE) programming.
  14. Disconnect the scan tool.
  15. Cycle the ignition. Test the transmitters for proper operation.

Personalization of the Transmitters

The transmitters may be customized in order to have the following actions occur when a specific transmitter is used:

    • P/R (perimeter) lighting on at remote unlock
    • P (park) lamps on at remote unlock
    • P (park) lamps on at remote lock
    • Horn sounds on remote lock

Complete the following steps in order to program the personalization features:

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Select diagnostics.
  3. Select body.
  4. Select body code.
  5. Select body style code.
  6. Select other.
  7. Select personalization.
  8. Select driver information.
  9. Choose driver.
  10. Select driver number key fob options.
  11. Change the functions to active or inactive as desired.
  12. Save the options. Exit the system.