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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1998FIREBIRD V8-5.7L VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIRGENERAL INFORMATION
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G
General Information
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN GSECTION General Information
IMPORTANT: Programming of the transmitters cannot be done simultaneously. The first transmitter must be completely done before the second transmitter is programmed.
Perform the following to program the transmitter(s):
^ Pull the radio fuse (#17).
^ Cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 3 times within 5 seconds.
The body control module (BCM) will indicate that it is in a programming sequence by locking, and unlocking the doors and activating the hatch release.
^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the first transmitter for up to 16 seconds.
The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the second transmitter for up to 16 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Failing to wait for the doors to unlock before proceeding with the next step will result in one or both of the transmitters not being programmed.
The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
^ Turn the ignition OFF.
^ Replace the radio fuse (#17).
^ If at any time it is necessary to restart the procedure, turn the ignition OFF and proceed again with step number 1
Perform the following to program the transmitter(s):
^ Pull the radio fuse (#17).
^ Cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 3 times within 5 seconds.
The body control module (BCM) will indicate that it is in a programming sequence by locking, and unlocking the doors and activating the hatch release.
^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the first transmitter for up to 16 seconds.
The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the second transmitter for up to 16 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Failing to wait for the doors to unlock before proceeding with the next step will result in one or both of the transmitters not being programmed.
The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.
Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.
^ Turn the ignition OFF.
^ Replace the radio fuse (#17).
^ If at any time it is necessary to restart the procedure, turn the ignition OFF and proceed again with step number 1
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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.