Lost your Pontiac G6 car remote or need to program a new one? Instead of heading straight to a dealership and paying hefty fees, you can actually program your Pontiac G6 remote yourself, right in your driveway. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your remote working quickly and save you money. Follow these easy steps to program your Pontiac G6 key fob without any special tools.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your Pontiac G6 Remote
Programming your Pontiac G6 remote is a straightforward process that you can complete in just a few minutes. Here’s how to do it:
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Get Comfortable in the Driver’s Seat: Start by sitting in the driver’s seat of your Pontiac G6. While the original instructions mention the driver’s seat, some find it easier to perform these steps from the front passenger seat for better access to the fuse panel.
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Remove the Key and Close the Doors: Ensure the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock cylinder. Then, close all the doors of your Pontiac G6. This is crucial for the programming sequence to work correctly.
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Locate and Remove the MALL PGM Fuse: You’ll need to find the fuse panel in your Pontiac G6. Consult your owner’s manual if you are unsure of its location. Once found, locate the “MALL PGM” fuse and carefully remove it. This fuse is related to the remote control door lock receiver and needs to be temporarily removed to initiate the programming sequence.
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Ignition Key Cycling: Now, insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn it to the “ACC” (Accessory) position. Immediately after, turn the ignition lock cylinder back to the “OFF” position, and then back to “ACC” again, all within one second. This quick cycling is important to signal the system to enter programming mode.
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Open and Close the Door: Open and then close any door on your Pontiac G6. This action should trigger a chime, indicating that the remote control door lock receiver has successfully entered the programming/diagnostic mode. Listen carefully for this chime. If you don’t hear it, you’ll need to repeat steps 1 through 5 again.
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Transmitter Synchronization: Once you hear the chime, you are in programming mode. Now, take the remote transmitter you want to program. Press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the transmitter simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds.
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Program Additional Transmitters (Optional): If you have additional remotes to program, repeat step 6 for each transmitter. Remember that the system can store up to 4 transmitters. It’s important to program all your remotes in one session because programming a new transmitter will erase the memory of previously programmed ones.
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Final Steps: After programming all your desired transmitters, remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder. Then, locate the “MALL PGM” fuse you removed earlier and reinstall it back into the fuse panel.
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Test Your Remotes: Finally, test each of your programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly. Try locking and unlocking the doors, and if your remote has other functions like remote start or trunk release, test those as well.
Important Considerations
- Erase Previous Programming: Keep in mind that when you enter programming mode, any previously programmed transmitters are erased. Therefore, you must program all the remotes you want to use in a single programming session.
- Single Vehicle Programming: Ensure you are only programming the remote for one vehicle at a time. If you are near another vehicle with a similar system, there’s a possibility of accidentally programming the remote to the wrong car.
- Chime Confirmation: The chime is your confirmation that the system has entered programming mode. If you don’t hear it, carefully repeat the steps.
By following these steps, you can successfully program your Pontiac G6 car remote and regain full keyless entry functionality without the expense of professional programming services. This DIY method is a convenient way to manage your car remotes and save money.
