I need some help programming replacement fobs for a 2002 Buick Park Ave. The locksmiths around here tried and said the usual procedures don't work and you need "special equipment". Searching online also tells me I need "special equipment" but I can't seem to find what it is. The stealership wants $80 for each, which my aging mother can't afford.
OBD scan tool? Something else? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
2. Insert key in ignition and turn to ON (As far as you can without cranking engine)
3. Turn ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Press and hold the driver side door lock switch in the UNLOCK position.
5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)
7. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.) Leave the ignition key in the ignition lock cylinder.
8. Release the door lock switch. The vehicle will sound three beeps in order to verify the Program Mode has been activated.
9. Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together on the keyless entry transmitter and hold until the vehicle beeps twice to verify that the transmitter has been successfully programmed (this take approximately 15 seconds).
10. Perform the previous step to program up to four transmitters (including your old ones).
11. Remove the ignition key in order to exit the Program Mode.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't. If it does not work, you will need to find someone with a TECH2 and candi module to program them, i.e. dealership or an independent with the equipment. You could buy the equipment, but will set you back a few grand.
