Another new 99 GA owner!

[sergent]

lol

I laughed when I read WVstephens post cause its almost identical to me

Just bought a Gold 99 2DR Grand Am SE in Princeton, WV (we live in VA just across the line by 30 mins)

I am in need of some help. The dealership gave me a remote but it is not programmed and both the salesman and I think it will work since the manual mentions keyless entry as an option so I'm assuming it has the capability.

The remote has a lock, unlock, trunk release, and alarm button. Can anyone tell me how to program it? i'm pretty sure there is no alarm but would like to get the lock, unlock and trunk buttons working...thanx!

[mom2mac]

I am clueless on your problems but WELCOME :D I am sure someone will know something....maybe try posting in the problems section...

[99GrandAMSE]

This is what the 1999 Manual says ...

Transmitter Programming

A remote door lock receiver may have up to 4 different transmitters programmed. You may program a transmitter to more than 1 vehicle providing the remote keyless entry systems are similar. When reprogramming 1 transmitter, reprogram any and all other transmitters (maximum of 4 total per receiver) at the same time in order for the other transmitters to work.

Important
Leave a window down in the vehicle while reprogramming the remote control door lock receiver system. This procedure will avoid an unintentional lock out if the reprogramming is not performed properly.

~ Turn off the ignition.
~ Utilize a Tech 2 to program the remote door lock receiver.
~ Enter diagnostics (F0).
~ Enter body (F1); select the year (X) and body style (N).
~ Select "Remote Function Actuation" (F3).
~ Select "Special Functions" (F2).
~ Select "Program Transmitters" (F0).
~ Select the number of transmitters to program (1-4)
~ Follow the on-screen instructions; press continue, wait for the locks to cycle, hold the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 15-30 seconds, the locks will cycle again.
~ Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming.
~ Perform the following steps if the above procedure does not program the transmitter.
~ Reconnect the Tech 2.
~ Enter service programming (F1).
~ Press the "REQUEST INFO" key.
~ Select "Reprogram Existing Module"
~ Exit the vehicle and remove the Tech 2.
~ Follow the existing procedure to reflash the body control module.

... but, the 2000 Manual says ...

Transmitter Programming

Important
Once the remote control door lock receiver enters the programming/diagnostic mode, the programming of the first transmitter erases all previous transmitter programming information. You must then program all of the transmitters.

Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry programming/diagnostic mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle.

Up to 4 transmitters may be programmed.

Transmitter Programming Procedure (Method 1 - No Tools Required)

To program the transmitters, perform the following procedure while seated in the vehicle driver's seat:

~ Close all the vehicle doors.
~ Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
~ Press and hold unlock on the door lock switch.

Important
To successfully enter the keyless entry programming/diagnostic mode, steps 4 through 6 must be completed within 25 seconds of pressing the door unlock switch.

~ While holding the door lock switch in the unlock position, insert and remove the ignition key twice. Do not rotate the ignition lock cylinder.
~ Insert the ignition key a third time leaving the key in the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition must remain in the LOCK position for the rest of the procedure.
~ Release the door lock switch. The chime will sound three chimes to signal that transmitter programming/diagnostic mode is active.
~ Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons at the same time on the keyless entry transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. The chime will sound two times to signal that the transmitter has been programmed successfully.
~ Repeat step 7 for the rest of the transmitters (for a total of 4 transmitters).

To exit the transmitter programming/diagnostic mode perform either of the following:

~ Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
~ Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.

... BTW :welcome:

[Artic]

:welcome: to the club :)

[flydog16]

:welcome: hope that you figure out your problem!

[SmokinGT00]

wow!! another Virginian!!! welcome to the board!! :D if you're interested in hanging out, seeing my mods, or interested in joining a GA club, pm me and we'll talk! :D oh and you're 27, thats so kewl, most of the new VA'ers are like 19. hehe definitely PM me so we can talk.

[bigdog210]

:welcome: to the family.

[XtremeGrandAm]

:welcome: we are glad to have you

[GrandAmageGT]

:welcome: to the GAOC!

[sergent]

WOW

got to be the friendliest group I have ever seen :agree:

Thanks to all and thanks for the info 99grandamse

Should have read the instructions hehe

SmokinGT00 - not into modding or anything, picked up the car to be a sporty third car for the wife to drive in her work travels but thanx for the offer

[Antalive[DM]]

:lol: they are our insane gaoc friends
:rofl: :welcome:

[crazeyGT]

:welcome: