Keyless Remote Programming?

JUNNIE

MEMBER
1999 BUICK CENTURY
3.1L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
199 MILES

As reading your column on resetting my keyless remote, I have followed all steps. Hold unlock button, insert key three times, release door lock listen for three chimes, then press and hold buttons on remote for at least 15 seconds, listen for two chimes and release buttons on remote, after releasing buttons, remove key from ignition to exited program mode. After I remove key, and after listening for last two chimes, my keyless remote still don't work after doing this about 25 times of trying to make this resetting work.

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SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

If you have followed the procedure but are still unable to reset, it is a possibility that the key fob might be faulty.
Do you have other key fobs that functions?
If you have the original fob that is functioning, then the issue is the new fob.
If you have no functional fob, then it could be the receiver module for the key less entry system.

One thing to keep in mind is that the programming method only works if you have an existing functional key fob. If both fob is lost, then it will have to be programmed using a scan tool. Which is typically done by a locksmith or shop.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-re-program-a-key-remote-fob

The key less receiver module is located on the left side of the instrument panel, behind the instrument cluster (see diagram below).

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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