Oh my gosh! I watched 5 other videos to program my new fob to my 97 Tahoe and not a damn one said anything about the paperclip in the program panel. I was getting so frustrated that I couldn't do it... So I gave up for a couple months figuring I had to take it to a shop to have it done, then I got bored and searched for more videos and BAM! This man saved the day, the paperclip thing worked and it programmed immediately! Thank you!

Worked like a charm on my 2003 Park Avenue. I’m ecstatic I didn’t have to go to the dealer, probably to be charged $100, to do this at home in 2-3 minutes. Thank you for the video!

This was perfect, I was worried that during the rush hours of the holiday, I would have to drop my car off at the shop. But, nope thanks to this very helpful video I was able to reconnect my car keypads to my car. Awesome video, thanks!!!

Thank you so much for this information. I programmed two remotes, one for 2000 Buick and another for a 2004 Buick. Your help was GREAT!

@TheRealAdamChandler

3 жыл бұрын

how did you do it for the 2000 buick? mine doesn’t have the 8th little metal part where you’re supposed to put the paperclip in

@242HP

2 жыл бұрын

Which model 2004 Buick? It won't work on my '04 LeSabre.

I followed the exact direction that Rick Mammana gave, and used on My 2003 Buick Park Avenue, using a used key fob, and it worked perfect. All for $10, the Buick garage wanted $140.00 for the fob and to program it. Thanks Rick

@RickMammana

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked for you. The same method doesn't work for all cars.

@ekisfp

Жыл бұрын

Does not work with a 2003 Buick Park Avenue. You can connect the pins all you want but no programming mode, which is consistent with all the other documentation over the internet. Had to try it before spending more money.

Recently purchased a Silverado '98 without remote, was planing to install aftermarket alarm. Found a left over remote from my old camaro, followed your example and whola, the car opens och close like a charm!! Thank you very much!

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

Ahhh Great! :)

Nice video Rick - technique works perfectly for a 1998 Park Avenue as well. The most common reason these key fobs fail is the battery clip solder joints on the circuit board become loose or disconnected. To fix this problem simply take a soldering iron and some rosin-core solder, and carefully touch up the 3 solder joints on the battery clip. No re-programming is necessary. With that done the vast majority of key fobs will work fine again.

Thanks, Rick! You are a true genius 🤓. I appreciate ALL you have shared with us! Bless you.

Thanks. I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue ultra supercharged 3.8 Engine. My Key Fob Transmitter when out around 1 ago. The Buick (GM) no longer carry them for my Vehicle. I called Auto Zone and it's $ 90.00. I checked on Ebay it's $ 22. 00. WOW. I will purchase it and will do exactly as you have demonstrated.

Excellant, worked perfect! Went to a locksmith to get extra key made, he was stumped about programming a new remote. Your instruction were clear & simple. Nice job, Thanks

You just saved me a minimum of $50! Thanks so much

I tried this on my 1998 Tahoe it worked great. Thanks for the video

Totally worked out. Much appreciated. Now I don't have to stick the key in the door. Thanks man.

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

Ah Great! It's a good feeling huh. :)

@lukemei5ter

4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to do it tomorrow wish me lucj

The official fob instructions lied but this worked 🤙

Thanks for the video. I was able to program a new key fob for my park avenue. 👍👍👍

The junk in the trunk of your car looks amazingly similar to the junk in my trunk. You sir have good taste. Hope to see you out on the water maybe we could wet our lines together some day

Dude, you're my hero if this works. I just ordered a couple fobs for my G6 and I've been scouring the internet for ways to program it through the ODB with an interface and software but it's expensive still and not guaranteed to support every model. Like someone else said in the comments, the battery clip is often the culprit. I bought my car used and it came with some universal remote and the battery clip tabs came clean off the board. I got it to work again with some copper tape but now it reset itself I guess. I bought 2 new fobs so I wouldn't end up going through this again after I get them programmed, so I hope this works. I'll try it with my old one in the meantime. Cleaning the graphite with rubbing alcohol on the inside of the fob shell could also help if your fob just stops working. Debris can accumulate and cause the buttons to not make contact well with the board. Just putting that out there in case anyone reads this and hasn't tried that yet (if it worked before and just stopped even with a new battery). Thank you for this video. I have new hope. Lol. I'll send you a 6 pack if all goes well.

@RickMammana

5 жыл бұрын

The process will be different for all cars You will need programming instructions from where you bought the replacement remote. Thanks for watching!

worked perfect on my on my 02 buick park avenue thank you

Thank you so much Rick! Just saved me $50 at dealership:)

@RickMammana

7 жыл бұрын

+Rex Blackwell Glad if I could help!

Great video. precise and to the point. Thank you for your help and for posting this video. 👍👍

Awesome vid bro. I have a gifted 2000 Buick lesabre(only 40k) and I accidentally set off the panic button on the remote which somehow stop my remote from unlocking, locking and opening the trunk. (Oddly the panic button still worked though) Now this may be useful for you and others but I was able to reprogram the remote WITHOUT having to use the paperclip trick. Just by turning on the ignition and holding lock and unlock like you showed. Maybe another video with this in mind might help others and get you more views. Thank you for the video and getting me in the right direction towards this weird mishap with my ol" Buick.

@forgivenn1

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, worked on my 01 park ave

Nice tutorial. I love it, now I can program mine. Thanks for the video

Thanks Rick. I appreciate it very much. I won't ask you for another pressure cooker. lol. I hope you know I was just teasing you. 😁😇

Thanks a million!!! It worked.

The Dorman remote I got from Auto Zone for my granddaughters Malibu came with a plug-in programming module. It took less than a minute.

@gamanavarro4937

4 жыл бұрын

What year was the Malibu I need to know because I want to program my keyless. Malibu is 2003 how can I do ?

Thx! I just got a new FOB and didn’t know how to program it. 🤗

does the alarm work ? khrazy 1if the shoe fits maybe if you put the paperclip but in your mouth when you connect them together lol...................

Big Rick : Thanks for the instructional video.I will attempt to program my remote key fobs asap after I find a paper clip.

@RickMammana

5 жыл бұрын

The instructions are different for each model of car. You could do damage if you don't get specific instructions from the maker of the remote.

@wendy6586

4 жыл бұрын

How do you find out the manufacturer of the remote? Thank you for this video!

Loved the video you saved me a bundle of money

I want a keyless entry for my car, 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Se. This will be first time this car has ever had a remote so in order to do that I know I'd need a fuse and the remotes of course does the remotes you have come with the fuse?

Worked with my 1998 Oldsmobile Regency, Thanks man !

@RickMammana

9 жыл бұрын

Cool! I'm glad!

I wonder if I can do the same on a old school viper remote

98 Monte Carlo ls didn't work for my remote but it did manage to cut the power from my stereo I believe I blew a fuse

Before buying the new fibs did you change the batteries in the old ones ?

Would this make the keyless entry sign on the dashboard go away if I do this? Sometimes that turns on for no reason... and stays on.. or do i have a lose wire or something!?

Can you use used fobs from another car??? How does remote start hook up?

i recently bought the dorman keyless entry remote control for my 2006 Pontiac grand prix and i couldn't get it to work.

Worked Perfectlg. Thanks!!!

Mister Rick, muchas gracias!!! I liked your video.

your vehicle is very similar to mine. do you think these remotes will work on a 1997 cadillac deville?

Awesome man thank you this worked for me.

Will it work on 99 Deville. Lost my keys and fob was going to put new ignition in and new fob

Each of the original 2 remotes for my 04 Cadillac Deville also controls the individual settings for my wife and I for the drivers seat and outside mirrors, as well as the door locks. Does programming new remotes as you've shown in your video also program for those features?

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

It will if you are able to program the remote to work your car. I have a 06 Cadillac and this method does not work on that car. I would contact the site that sells the remotes for specific instructions.

Sweet! Thank you for this.

@martinmutugi2073

3 жыл бұрын

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Question this the same for chevy impala 2001

will that remote work for a 95 Cadillac Seville sts

Thank you I really appreciate you answer me even if you did not provide any new information.

Thanks for this video! I just programmed my remote to my Saturn. However, I now need to contact EBay because it said 2 and not one replacement remotes.

@queeky00

5 жыл бұрын

What year is your Saturn? Mine is 2006. Thinking of buying new fobs.

I'm -bringing- bridging the 8 and 4 terminal on the same year and model but it's not going into the programming mode, any idea what's wrong?

Can confirm this method works on a 2004 Park Avenue. I think the OBD ports are always upside down on these cars. I programmed a replacement fob along with the original. You have to do both, otherwise the original will no longer work.

Totally works without the wire. Put it in the ignition and then press the lock/unlock buttons. 🔥 right up.

Hi there, Do you know, if it will work on a Hummer H3 2008. Alpha model? Got two new remotes and got no old ones anymore. Hope you can help! I live on Bonaire and got no help here... thanks, Martijn.

hi does this same procedure work on my 2001 buick century?

You are a life saver! Thank you!

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope it helped! :)

wow that was fantastic now I know how to do it unbelievable I'll try and get back to you thanks a lot you did a great job

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Lucus Ok but it is different for different models of cars. Where you order the new remote they usually tell you how to program your specific vehicle! Thanks for watching.

will this method work on a 2002 pontiac firebird 3.8 v6?

Hi Rick Does it work for the original remotes of a Grand AM 2001? They suddenly stop working Thanks in advance

does this work on a 04 buick rendezvous?

Thanks for your Awesome video man

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex John You're Welcome!!

If your original remote dont have the open truck button and i get these, will the truck open? I have a 2007 saturn outlook

that can work with the buick rendezvous 2005? same procedure? thanks

Would this work on an 01 Regal? I think its the same.

thanks a lot I just ordered 2

Thank you so much for sharing🙂

Will this work for a Pontiac Bonneville 2004 3800 with a factory alarm and a aftermarket key fob.. and I bought mine on Amazon but I can't get it to work

What if port #4 doesn't have a contact tab and is empty like most of the 16 tabs on the panel? On our 2003 LeSabre panel, #8 has a metal contact tab, but #4 is just the plastic. Is there another combination with #8 that will also work to get to programming mode?

@RickMammana

3 жыл бұрын

Each model car may have different programming instructions. This video was for that year Buick. You should contact the site that sells the replacement remotes for programming instructions for your specific vehicle.

It worked thank you so much

Cuold you show me. How about Saturn 1999. I need to replace new remote control.

I have 05 Buick lacrosse would this video help me and would my REMOTE START BE USEFUL

super video i'll try in my 96 pontiac thanks a lot.

Thanks it worked on my Pontiac bonneville

@jesustakethewheel8846

4 жыл бұрын

What year is it

@doctorj2111

4 жыл бұрын

98 Pontiac Bonneville

great info , thanks

I would love your opinion! I tried doing what you did in the video on my 1997 Buick lesabre. I was not able to get the remote to sync. What happened was my radio/clock stopped working completely. Do you have any idea what happened and what I can do to fix it? Thanks.

@RickMammana

7 жыл бұрын

+Shelly Misco Hi, You must contact the site selling the remotes for instructions on programming for your specific vehicle!

Will it work for my 98 GMC Yukon?

Thank you!! This worked great after trying several other attempts.

What about for 2006 Pontiac grand prix? Does it work for that car?

I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS,should be the same process,right?

Cool, new fob coming tomorrow, have paperclip, waiting with baited breath!

does this work on a 1991 Buick park avenue ?

Will this work on a 05 grand prix

Would this work for a 2000 buick century

Nice to see your video ,it is very detailed ! I have a question for u ... i have pontiac g5 2008 with the controller "gm/L 15252034" do u know if this tutorial applies? there is not much information for this particular model on youtube ! I know that some models are impossible to do yourself. do you think this is one of those cases ? any suggestions?

@RickMammana

7 жыл бұрын

+gtrdenisrr1 Hi, You must contact the company selling your particular remote for programming instructions for different models of cars. Thanks for watching! :)

Does this work for newer cars 2005 and newer?

Do you by chance know how to do this for a 2001 dodge Dakota pick up? Dealer wants $75!!

you are awsome, thank you soooooooooo much, You cant believe how much Car Dealers charge for this...... thank you

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad if I could help!

Hey I know it said that the original won’t work when you do this but could you reprogram the first one at the same time like you did with the two replacements or should I just order 2 as well … my original works fine I just want a spare fob just incase …

@RickMammana

Жыл бұрын

👍

Would this work on a 98 Grand Am?

I bought another key fob if I program the new one will the old one still work?!?

Worked on my 2000 Buick Park avenue, thanks!

@RickMammana

4 ай бұрын

👍👍

Has anyone tried this on a 01 Chevrolet tracker...I can't seem to find that fob that needs the paper clip put in

I love this video you saved me alot of Time....if it wasn't for you idk what I would do....I appreciate this alot

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

+STP Johnson I'm glad if I could help!

@stphelps12

8 жыл бұрын

+Rick Mammana yeah because I did it your way at the exact moment...it was pretty cool how it happened at the sametime. I could only imagine taking it to the shop costing me $100 dollars or more...anyway do you know how to fix fuel pumps too?because my gas gauge fluctuate alot....

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

+STP Johnson Cooool!

@RickMammana

8 жыл бұрын

+STP Johnson Oh no, I'm probably not too good with fuel pumps. I'd look it up though, you'll probably find out how to do it.

Work like a charm 💯

@RickMammana

Жыл бұрын

Cool! 👍

Hi everyone, I have a pontiac sunfire 2005. I have tried to use this video to work on mine., but I didnt see the port number 8 on my sunfire. Please help me solve my problem. Thanks

Will this procedure work on a 2003 Saturn ion. I had to take mine to the dealer and pay to have them program mine. Do these remotes say valeo on the back part of the case any where?

@RickMammana

9 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mine doesn't say that on it. Before you order it on the website send an email and ask about your model of car. Sometimes there is a chart showing what cars it works on. And they should send programming instructions for the certain car.

Yep that easy paper clip saved the day. But I think mines on the 05 buick lacrosse doesn't respond well. Might need to replace the module

@RickMammana

2 жыл бұрын

It's different for each model car, I'd contact the company that sells the remotes for programming instructions.

Tanks!!! Works for canyon gmc 2005??

That’s awesome, I’m going to try that.

@RickMammana

2 жыл бұрын

The programming is different for each model of car. Check with the place that sells the remotes for specific instructions for your car. Thanks for watching.

Does it work for the hummer h3?

I just traded my old truck in for a GMC 2006 Canyon and just found out that it has a remote keyless entry, however, after going to the local dealer to find out the cost to get just one remote and then paying another $100.00 to have it programed, they wanted to charge me over $200.00 for everything. Do you know if this truck has the same directions that was mentioned in the video? Also, do I have to buy a certain generic remote or will anyone work?

@bluesmoke218

6 жыл бұрын

sharpasatac131 did you ever figure it out?

Thank You so very much. I just got a 1998 deville. Not sure why , but the remote stopped working today. Found your video. I did everything except using the paper clip, And it worked. Thank you. 1 problem down , quite a few more to go.