Losing a key fob can be a hassle, but programming a new one for your Pontiac Grand Prix doesn’t require a trip to the dealership. You can easily program a new or existing key fob to your car’s remote control door lock receiver right at home, without any special tools. This guide will walk you through the process to program your Pontiac Grand Prix key fob, allowing you to regain remote access to your vehicle. You can program up to 4 transmitters to your Pontiac Grand Prix.
What You Will Need
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Your Pontiac Grand Prix vehicle
- All key fobs you wish to program (both new and old)
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your Pontiac Grand Prix key fob:
Before You Begin
- Get in the Driver’s Seat: Sit comfortably in the driver’s seat of your Pontiac Grand Prix.
- Remove Key from Ignition: Take the ignition key out of the ignition lock cylinder.
- Close All Doors: Make sure all doors of your vehicle are completely closed.
- Remove the MALL PGM Fuse: Locate the fuse panel in your Pontiac Grand Prix. Refer to your vehicle’s owner manual for the exact location of the fuse panel. Find and remove the MALL PGM fuse. This fuse is related to the মাল্টিপ্লেক্সড অ্যাক্সেস কন্ট্রোল লজিক (Multiplexed Access Control Logic) system.
Programming Steps
- Turn Ignition to ACC: Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC (Accessory) position.
- Cycle Ignition ACC and OFF: Turn the ignition lock cylinder OFF, and then quickly back to the ACC position within one second.
- Open and Close Driver’s Door: Open and then close the driver’s side door of your Pontiac Grand Prix.
- Listen for the Chime: You should hear an audible chime. This chime indicates that the remote control door lock receiver has entered the programming/diagnostic mode. If you do not hear a chime, repeat steps 1 through 7 again.
- Synchronization Chime (Optional): After approximately 7 seconds, you might hear another chime. This chime confirms successful synchronization, but it’s not always present.
- Programming Confirmation Chime: After roughly 14 seconds from entering programming mode, you will hear another chime. This chime confirms that the system is ready for programming.
- Press and Hold LOCK and UNLOCK: Take the first transmitter (key fob) you want to program. Press and hold down both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for about 14 seconds.
- Program Additional Transmitters (If Necessary): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 7 for each additional transmitter.
- Remove Key and Reinstall Fuse: Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder. Go back to the fuse panel and install the MALL PGM fuse back into its original location.
Final Steps
- Validate Programming: Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are operating correctly. Check the LOCK, UNLOCK, and any other functions on your key fobs to confirm they properly control your Pontiac Grand Prix’s door locks and other remote functions.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your Pontiac Grand Prix key fob and regain the convenience of remote access to your vehicle. Remember to program all your desired key fobs in one programming session as initiating the programming mode erases all previously programmed transmitter information.
