Lost your Pontiac G6 key fob or need to program a new one? Instead of heading straight to a dealership and facing hefty fees, you might be able to reprogram your key fob yourself. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to reprogram your Pontiac G6 key fob, potentially saving you time and money.
This process is designed for Pontiac G6 models and allows you to program your key fob directly without needing specialized tools. You can program up to four transmitters for your vehicle, ensuring you have spares or replacements readily available.
Important Considerations Before You Begin:
- Erase Previous Programming: Initiating the programming sequence will erase all previously programmed transmitters. Therefore, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use during this process so you can program them all at once.
- Program One Vehicle at a Time: If you are working with multiple vehicles, program each key fob for one vehicle at a time to prevent accidentally programming a transmitter to the wrong car.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reprogramming Your Pontiac G6 Key Fob:
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully reprogram your Pontiac G6 key fob:
- Get Comfortable in the Driver’s Seat: Sit in the driver’s seat of your Pontiac G6. While the instructions mention the driver’s seat, some users find it easier to perform these steps from the front passenger seat. Choose whichever is more comfortable for you.
- Remove the Ignition Key: Ensure the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Close All Doors: Make sure all doors of your Pontiac G6 are fully closed.
- Locate and Remove the MALL PGM Fuse: Find the fuse panel in your Pontiac G6. Refer to your vehicle’s owner manual for the exact location of the fuse panel and the MALL PGM fuse. Once located, remove the MALL PGM fuse.
- Turn Ignition to ACC Position: Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn it to the ACC (Accessory) position.
- Cycle Ignition ACC to OFF: Turn the ignition lock cylinder from the ACC position to the OFF position, and then quickly back to the ACC position within one second.
- Open and Close the Door: Open and then close any vehicle door.
- Listen for the Chime: You should hear a chime sound. This chime indicates that the remote control door lock receiver has entered the programming/diagnostic mode. If you do not hear a chime, repeat steps 1 through 7.
- Program the Transmitter(s):
- Press and Hold Buttons: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob transmitter simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds.
- Synchronization Chime (Optional): After about 7 seconds, you might hear a chime confirming successful synchronization.
- Programming Confirmation Chime: After approximately 14 seconds of holding the buttons, you should hear another chime. This chime confirms that the key fob transmitter has been successfully programmed.
- Program Additional Transmitters (If Necessary): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 9 for each additional transmitter.
- Remove Ignition Key: Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Reinstall the MALL PGM Fuse: Locate the MALL PGM fuse you removed earlier and reinstall it back into the fuse panel.
- Test the Transmitters: Validate that all programmed key fob transmitters are working correctly by testing the lock and unlock buttons.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully reprogram your Pontiac G6 key fob. This DIY method offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to professional programming services. Enjoy the convenience of your reprogrammed key fob!
