Lost your 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix key fob or need to program a new one? The good news is, you can program your key fob yourself without any special tools. This guide will walk you through the process of programming your 2006 Grand Prix key fob, allowing you to regain control of your vehicle’s remote locking system quickly and easily. You can program up to 4 transmitters to your vehicle.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2006 Grand Prix key fob:
Preparation
- Get in the Driver’s Seat: Ensure you are seated in the driver’s seat of your 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
- Remove the Key: Take the ignition key out of the ignition lock cylinder.
- Close All Doors: Make sure all vehicle doors are completely closed.
- Locate and Remove MALL PGM Fuse: Find the MALL PGM fuse in your fuse panel and remove it. Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual if needed to locate the fuse panel and the MALL PGM fuse.
Programming Procedure
- Turn Ignition to ACC: Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC (Accessory) position.
- Cycle Ignition ACC and OFF: Turn the ignition lock cylinder OFF, and then quickly back to the ACC position within one second.
- Open and Close Door: Open and then close any vehicle door.
- Listen for the Chime: You should hear a chime sound, indicating that the remote control door lock receiver has entered the programming/diagnostic mode. If you don’t hear a chime, repeat steps 1-7.
- Program Transmitter: Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob transmitter simultaneously for 14 seconds. You may hear a chime after 7 seconds confirming synchronization, and another chime after approximately 14 seconds confirming successful programming.
- Program Additional Transmitters (If Applicable): To program additional key fobs, repeat step 8 for each transmitter you want to program.
- Remove Key: Take the ignition key out of the ignition lock cylinder.
- Reinstall MALL PGM Fuse: Put the MALL PGM fuse back into its original location in the fuse panel.
Important Considerations
- Erasing Previous Programming: When you enter programming mode and program the first transmitter, all previously programmed transmitter information is erased. Therefore, you must program all of your key fobs (both old and new) during this procedure.
- Programming Limits: You can program a maximum of 4 transmitters to your 2006 Grand Prix.
- Single Vehicle Programming: Program only one vehicle’s remote control door lock receiver at a time. Programming multiple receivers simultaneously could result in the same transmitter being programmed to more than one vehicle.
After completing these steps, test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are operating correctly with your 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix’s keyless entry system. You should now be able to lock and unlock your doors remotely using your programmed key fobs.
