Lost or need to replace your Pontiac G6 car remote? Instead of heading straight to the dealership and spending a lot of money, you can actually program a new remote yourself at home. This guide provides you with straightforward instructions to program your Pontiac G6 remote, saving you time and money.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your Pontiac G6 remote. Make sure you are inside your vehicle and have all necessary components ready before you begin.
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Get Comfortable in the Driver’s Seat: Sit in the driver’s seat. While the original instructions mention the driver’s seat, some users find it easier to perform these steps from the front passenger seat, so choose whichever is more comfortable for you.
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Remove the Key from the Ignition: Ensure the ignition key is completely removed from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Close All Vehicle Doors: Make sure all doors of your Pontiac G6, including the trunk, are fully closed.
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Locate and Remove the MALL PGM Fuse: You’ll need to find the MALL PGM fuse in your Pontiac G6’s fuse panel. Consult your owner’s manual to pinpoint the exact location of the fuse box and the MALL PGM fuse. Remove this fuse. This step is crucial for initiating the programming sequence.
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Turn Ignition to ACC Position: Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC (Accessory) position. This is usually one click forward from the OFF position.
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Cycle Ignition ACC and OFF Quickly: Turn the ignition lock cylinder from the ACC position to OFF and then back to ACC again within one second. This quick cycling is part of the activation sequence.
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Open and Close Any Vehicle Door: Open and then close any door on your Pontiac G6. This action should trigger the system to enter programming mode.
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Listen for the Chime: Pay close attention. You should hear an audible chime sound. This chime is your confirmation that the remote control door lock receiver has successfully entered the programming/diagnostic mode. If you do not hear a chime, double-check each step and start the process again from step 1.
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Program the Transmitter (First Chime): Once you hear the initial chime, immediately press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote transmitter simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds. After about 7 seconds of holding the buttons, you might hear another chime. This chime indicates successful synchronization. Continue holding for the full 14 seconds.
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Programming Confirmation (Second Chime): After holding the buttons for the full 14 seconds, you should hear a second chime. This second chime confirms that the remote transmitter has been successfully programmed into the system.
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Program Additional Transmitters (If Needed): If you have additional remotes to program, repeat step 9 for each additional transmitter. Remember, you can program up to 4 transmitters in total.
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Remove Key and Reinstall Fuse: Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder. Go back to the fuse panel and reinstall the MALL PGM fuse in its original location.
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Test Your Remotes: Finally, test all programmed remote transmitters to ensure they are operating correctly. Try locking and unlocking the doors, and if your remote has other functions, test those as well to validate successful programming.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your Pontiac G6 car remote quickly and easily, without needing special tools or professional help. Enjoy the convenience of your newly programmed remote!
