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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK PROGRAMMING
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Remote Control Door Lock Programming
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Remote Control Door Lock Programming
Important: Before entering the programming mode, verify possession of all the transmitters you will be using on the vehicle. Once you program the transmitter, the memory erases. The other transmitters will not be functional until you program the transmitters again. You may program up to 4 transmitters.
Accessing RFA Programming
1. Enter Diagnostics.
2. Enter Body.
3. Enter all vehicle information that is requested, such as, make/model/year.
4. Enter Remote Function Actuator.
Scan Tool Displays
Use the scan tool to set the programming options for the vehicle. The following information explains the different option screens on the scan tool.
Module Information
RFA module software ID
Inputs
^ Ignition 1
^ Accessory 1
^ Door lock switch
^ Door key cylinder lock switch
^ Passenger door ajar switch
^ Perimeter lights
^ Theft tamper switch
^ Park switch
Outputs
^ Trunk release
^ Exterior lamps
^ Horn
^ Door lock
^ Door unlock
^ Driver unlock
^ Security lamp
^ Courtesy lamp
^ Alarm - Alarm Warning
^ Perimeter lights
^ RAP
Special Functions
Output Control
^ Alarm warning
^ Horn
^ Courtesy lamps
^ Security telltale
^ PBUS - Personalization bus
^ Trunk release
^ Driver door relay
^ Retained accessory power
^ Perimeter lighting
^ Door lock
^ Door unlock
Set Options
Choose Activate or Deactivate to select each option. Use the RPO list and the vehicle option tag to verify the correct options to turn on.
Option # 0
^ Activation verification
^ Automatic door locks
^ Theft
^ Delayed locking
^ Perimeter lights
^ Panic button
^ Central locking
Option # 1
^ Options
^ Turn off RF for export
^ Vehicle type (Inactive =Oldsmobile/Buick)
^ Personalization message
The following lists are for setting specific modifications. Each transmitter may be programmed for a specific driver's preference.
Fob # 1 Option # 1
^ Perimeter lighting
^ Delayed locking
Fob # 1 Option # 2
Important: The Pontiac Bonneville ADL feature is different than the Buick and Oldsmobile. The Bonneville will lock the doors when the shifter is moved out of park and only unlock the doors when the ignition key is moved to the off position.
^ Automatic door locks Mode 0 - No automatic door lock or unlock.
^ Automatic door locks Mode 1 - Automatically locks all doors when the transmission is shifted out of park. But doors do not unlock automatically.
^ Automatic door locks Mode 2 - Automatically locks all doors when the transmission is shifted out of park and automatically unlocks the driver's door when shifted into park or for the Bonneville by moving the ignition key to the off position.
^ Automatic door locks Mode 3 - Automatically locks all doors when the transmission is shifted out of park and automatically unlocks all doors when shifted into park or for the Bonneville by moving the ignition key to the off position.
Fob # 1 Option # 3
^ Activation verification Mode 0 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
^ Activation verification Mode 1 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
^ Activation verification Mode 2 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
^ Activation verification Mode 3 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
^ Activation verification Mode 4 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
^ Activation verification Mode 5 Remote Activation Verification (RAV) Customization.
Option # 0
^ Activation verification
^ Automatic door locks
^ Theft
^ Delayed locking
^ Perimeter lights
^ Panic button
^ Central locking
Option # 1
^ Options
^ Turn off RF for export
^ Vehicle type (Inactive =Oldsmobile/Buick)
^ Personalization message
Fob # 2 Option # 1
^ Perimeter lighting
^ Delayed locking
Fob # 2 Option # 2
^ Automatic door locks Mode 0
^ Automatic door locks Mode 1
^ Automatic door locks Mode 2
^ Automatic door locks Mode 3
Fob # 2 Option # 3
^ Activation verification Mode 0
^ Activation verification Mode 1
^ Activation verification Mode 2
^ Activation verification Mode 3
^ Activation verification Mode 4
^ Activation verification Mode 5
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.