Programming Remote Start Key Fob's

Rolling · September 4, 2007

MSRP for the factory autstart for my 07 NBS is $195.00, part # 17801236

GM installation time is 1.0 hours...this includes the techline information and all required reprogramming.

ffmedic74 · February 26, 2009

Saw this on another site for the 2007 and newer full size trucks

Use this Procedure for Vehicles with

Driver Information Center Buttons

This information is in your Owners Manual in the

Drivers Information Center Section.

1. Insert Key and turn to ON position so you can access Driver Information Center

2. Press the vehicle information button until

PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays

3. Press the set/reset button until

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE displays

4. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first keyless remote at the same

time for approximatley 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the remote is

programmed.

5. To program additional remotes at this time repeat step 3.

This vehicle can have a maximum of eight remotes programmed.

6. To exit programming mode turn key off and remove key.

Test remote(s).

Use this Procedure for Vehicles without

Drivers Information Center Buttons

To access this display, the vehicle must be in Park (P) with key in the on position (as far

as you can go without cranking engine)

1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.

2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds.

The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display

3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first keyless remote at the same

time for approximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the remote is

programmed.

4. To program additional remotes at this time repeat step 3.

This vehicle can have a maximum of eight remotes programmed.

5. To exit programming mode turn key off and remove key.

Test remote(s).

Disclaimer

Supertech64 · February 27, 2009

I have done this upgrade before... It does take over an hour(computers like to be slow, tech2 likes to be un cooperative, RCDLR programming requires you to relearn the tire monitor information/location as well as the key fobs, and techline likes to put you on hold/sometimes telling you they will have to call you back later) and not included in that price is a 50 dollar charge for the VCI number from Techline thats automaticaly billed to the dealer. The rest of the time is most likely compensating for that.

Holding the unlock and turning the key method only stoped working on most trucks in 2005/2006(should work in that Bravada though, because it works on my S-10) as far as I can remember and not all trucks have the option to learn them in the DIC.

MarkD · February 27, 2009

State the obvious...

When you are billed for repair hours, it is done by book time. "Job A. should take 2 hours." If the tech can do it in 15 minutes, then he is better off. My sisters hubby is a Mercedes mechanic. He once billed 120 hours in a week he actually worked less than 40. The dealer takes their (substantial) cut off the top, so you will get no sympathy from them.

Supertech64 · February 27, 2009

State the obvious...

When you are billed for repair hours, it is done by book time. "Job A. should take 2 hours." If the tech can do it in 15 minutes, then he is better off. My sisters hubby is a Mercedes mechanic. He once billed 120 hours in a week he actually worked less than 40. The dealer takes their (substantial) cut off the top, so you will get no sympathy from them.

120 hours? Wow...He must have had no waranty work at all.

Guy who worked at my dealer for a short time came from a Benz dealer, he explained their system to me once for waranty... If they have a job that takes 4 hours they must clock on their card very close to that time or Benz will send out someone to audit them or at least flag it and make a call.

Dealer does take a substantial cut off the top...

Websterdan · March 25, 2011

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.

OK, my truck has the remote start. I've got another remote to add, will this process work?? And will I have to redo the others?? It's an 08 SLT

ChevyTech77 · March 25, 2011

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 ;-)

That process will NOT work for adding remote start to ANY GM vehicle. Sorry.

I have done this upgrade before... It does take over an hour(computers like to be slow, tech2 likes to be un cooperative, RCDLR programming requires you to relearn the tire monitor information/location as well as the key fobs, and techline likes to put you on hold/sometimes telling you they will have to call you back later) and not included in that price is a 50 dollar charge for the VCI number from Techline thats automaticaly billed to the dealer. The rest of the time is most likely compensating for that.

Holding the unlock and turning the key method only stoped working on most trucks in 2005/2006(should work in that Bravada though, because it works on my S-10) as far as I can remember and not all trucks have the option to learn them in the DIC.

The price of the cal is included in the price of the GM accessory kit if bought from the parts department. If you don't have the cal release code that is included the GM accessory kit then yes, Techline will charge your dealer $50 for the cal because people could have just went out and bought key fobs off the internet and SAID they bought the kit and then Techline gets hosed on the cal price.

gmtech · March 25, 2011

lol I know this is an old thread, but it cracks me up. So much mis-info being given and opinions given by people who obviously have no clue.

ChevyTech77 · March 25, 2011

lol I know this is an old thread, but it cracks me up. So much mis-info being given and opinions given by people who obviously have no clue.

Easy there chief. I'm sure you've been "mis-informed" before yourself. Sounds like somebodies head is getting too big.....

gmtech · March 25, 2011

Indeed I have, but If I dont know about something I try and not comment to avoid the risk of looking foolish. I wasnt talking about your post either, you obviously were spot on with the $50 charge if you dont have the verification code from the paperwork of the remote start package.

ChevyTech77 · March 25, 2011

Indeed I have, but If I dont know about something I try and not comment to avoid the risk of looking foolish. I wasnt talking about your post either, you obviously were spot on with the $50 charge if you dont have the verification code from the paperwork of the remote start package.

While I agree with that statement I think most people here just genuinely want to help, that's all. Throwing shit comments out there isn't going to help anything, and that's all that I ment. It certainly doesn't add to the already

heavily tarnished public outlook on GM dealership tech's as it is, ya know? And I wasn't saying that you were talking about my post.

gmtech · March 25, 2011

Point taken and apologize if I seemed "cocky"

Doug_Scott · March 25, 2011

I added the two way remote to my truck after purchasing it. Truck did not have remote start. Dealer charges "x" amount for the part, and then 1.5 hours (in my case) to install that part and program it. They did all the work, my job only entailed paying for it, and dropping the truck off at there location. I think the 2 hours you were quoted was to install and program, or should have been and they just misunderstood the time allotment GM gives.

jay57 · November 7, 2011

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 .

However, it is what it is, and if i want it done; well then pay for it

Thanks guy's, you gave me the answers I was looking for. I was quoted $ 175.00 to $ 250.00 to program it. I think that is going to be pretty reasonable. To me it is worth it, I spent close to $30,000 for a new truck, I'm not going to gripe ove a little more. Plus, I alway's spend a small fortune of extras like bug shields, splash guards, running boards. I know I'm never going to see that money again. When I do get another truck. I'll turn around and do it again.

ram1067 · November 7, 2011

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.