Programming Remote Start Key Fob's

blackbay2005 · June 28, 2007

My truck has the remote start ready feature.

RPO code AP8 equipped vehicles Remote Start / Power Lock Upgrade

Compatible only w/ RPO code AP8 equipped vehicles for Remote Start/ Power Lock Upgrade. Kit contains two transmitters and vehicle label. VCI programming required to upgrade Remote Start system. Remote style varies by vehicle. Remote for illustration purposes only.

This is what I want and the price seems reasonable.

HOWEVER, The Dealer tells me it will take 2 hours to program the computer ==$160 bucks plus tax.

Plus, they tell me that this would be the first vehicle they have done, which is sort of scary.

Why would this take so long to do??

Thanks in advance for any answers/advice

blackbay2005 · June 28, 2007

I should specify that the price of the kit is $161 and the programming is separate ( 2 hrs labor )

Total would be around $370.00

Norseman · June 28, 2007

I should specify that the price of the kit is $161 and the programming is separate ( 2 hrs labor )

Total would be around $370.00

Uhmm......Yea, that sounds like BS. Check somewhere else.

Ocean Guy · June 28, 2007

Programming with a Tech-2 tool should not take more than 15 minutes.

What do you mean by the "kit"? If the dealer is going to install a part in to the truck, they might included the installaion time too.

Tuf Toy · June 29, 2007

Here is the instructions for the remote keyless entry (not starter)

I just bought one from www.carandtruckremotes.com (shipped to me $22.24) For 2002 -2006 models

1 Close doors

2 Insert the key into the ignition

3 Hold down the power UNLOCK button on the drivers door panel- continue to hold down until instructed to release.

4.perfrom steps 5 thought 8 fairly rapid succession.

5.Turn the ignition ON position (as far as you can go without starting the engine)

6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position

7. Turn the ignition to the ON position

8. Turn the ignition switch to the OF position.

9. Release the power Unlock button on the door panel. The vehicle will lock and unlock the doors automatically.

10.Hold Down the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the Transmitter simultaneously until the door locks and unlocks. This step may take up to 30 seconds.

11. Repeat the previous step for additional transmitter (including any existing transmitters).

12 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position in order to exit the transmitter programming mode.

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blackbay2005 · June 29, 2007

Programming with a Tech-2 tool should not take more than 15 minutes.
What do you mean by the "kit"? If the dealer is going to install a part in to the truck, they might included the installaion time too.

I got a price on the GM part# for the auto start (not from the dealer.)

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&AddPartNumber=17801236&partnumber=17801236

The dealer would only do the programing!

sumerboard · August 8, 2007

Here is the instructions for the remote keyless entry (not starter)

I just bought one from www.carandtruckremotes.com (shipped to me $22.24) For 2002 -2006 models

1 Close doors

2 Insert the key into the ignition

3 Hold down the power UNLOCK button on the drivers door panel- continue to hold down until instructed to release.

4.perfrom steps 5 thought 8 fairly rapid succession.

5.Turn the ignition ON position (as far as you can go without starting the engine)

6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position

7. Turn the ignition to the ON position

8. Turn the ignition switch to the OF position.

9. Release the power Unlock button on the door panel. The vehicle will lock and unlock the doors automatically.

10.Hold Down the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the Transmitter simultaneously until the door locks and unlocks. This step may take up to 30 seconds.

11. Repeat the previous step for additional transmitter (including any existing transmitters).

12 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position in order to exit the transmitter programming mode.

No Charge, gift from me to everyone on the forum ;-)

Is this for all models? I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada and was wondering if anyone thought this should work with it as well.

THE GENERAL IS GOING DOWN · August 27, 2007

ARE YOU PEOPLE SO LAZY THAT YOU CANNOT TURN THE KEY YOURSELF???

ADDING FACTORY REMOTE START IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS PROGRAMMING REMOTES/ YOU MUST REPROGRAM THE BCM AND RCDLR THIS TAKES TIME AND CANNOT BE DONE BY ANYONE WITHOUT TECHLINE TERMINAL AND TECH 2 W/CAN MODULE.. BALLS UP AND PAY NOW FOR WHAT YOU DID NOT PAY FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE..

Wingnut · August 27, 2007

ARE YOU PEOPLE SO LAZY THAT YOU CANNOT TURN THE KEY YOURSELF???
ADDING FACTORY REMOTE START IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS PROGRAMMING REMOTES/ YOU MUST REPROGRAM THE BCM AND RCDLR THIS TAKES TIME AND CANNOT BE DONE BY ANYONE WITHOUT TECHLINE TERMINAL AND TECH 2 W/CAN MODULE.. BALLS UP AND PAY NOW FOR WHAT YOU DID NOT PAY FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE..

Me? Lazy?

No sir.

You? Lazy?

Yes.

Wingnut · August 27, 2007

Ah...I see who you are.

You're a real winner pal, you know that?

redsled2007 · August 29, 2007

Without shouting, The general is right about the programing. Same as programing a new ignition key. If you think about it, would you want it to be REAL simple?

nakedicarus · August 29, 2007

loved the picture!

99silverado1500 · August 30, 2007

My caps lock has a padlock, but I love all the people that are SCREAMING ALL THE TIME on here. It hurts my feelings That guy got a few loose bolts.

Rolling · September 3, 2007

From what I understand, you have to reprogram the BCM and RCDLR with a code that techline give you. The codes are unique to each vehicle and can't be generated immediately. It takes a little while for techline to produce the code. Along with the required Tech-II with CAN module. Any tech that has called techline knows it is never a quick 5 minute phone call, you can count on at least 20-30 minutes on the phone, then having to program the truck.

Two hours to program the factory autostart seems a little excessive, but their tech might not be the quickest either...

blackbay2005 · September 4, 2007

Thanks for everyone's input. I now understand that it takes the 2 hours for the for the Tech2 to erase the data in the computer and then reprogram it. The truck and the Tech2 just sit there for 2 hours. Some other vehicles only take 10 minutes.

Still seems sort of silly to charge two hours of labor when there is no labor being done .