04-07 Buick Rainier Remote Programming Instructions

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Program only when system malfunction, key added or replaced.

  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • close all doors
  • Insert key into ignition, do not turn ignition switch
  • Press and hold door lock switch in the unlock position
  • Switch ignition ON, OFF, ON, OFF
  • Release door lock switch
  • System should now lock and unlock vehicle indicating programming mode activated
  • Proceed as followsNOTE: Existing remote transmitter memory positions will be overwritten
  • Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCk buttons on first remote transmitter for 15 seconds
  • System will lock and unlock vehicle indicating remote transmitter programmed
  • Repeat above procedure for each remote transmitter
  • NOTE: A maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed
  • Switch ignition ON to exit programming mode
  • Check operation of all programmed remote transmitters
  • Remote transmitters can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment

Immobilizer

When




  • Any of the following:
    • Ignition lock sensor
    • Body control module (BCM)
    • Engine control module (ECM)
  • How – Switch ignition ON
  • Crank engine. The engine will not start
  • System LED will illuminate or flash
  • After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Wait 5 seconds
  • Switch ignition ON
  • Crank engine. The engine will not start
  • System LED will illuminate or flash
  • After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Wait 5 seconds
  • Switch ignition ON
  • Crank engine. The engine will not start
  • System LED will illuminate or flash
  • After approximately 10 minutes system LED will switch OFF
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Wait 5 seconds
  • Start engine
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Erase stored trouble codes
  • NOTE: History trouble codes will self clear after 100 ignition switch ON/OFF cycles
  • Replacement parts can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment