Losing or damaging your car key fob can be a frustrating experience, often accompanied by the hefty cost of replacement and programming at a dealership or locksmith. However, for your 2009 Pontiac G6, there’s good news! You might be able to program a new or replacement key fob yourself, potentially saving a significant amount of money and time. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your 2009 Pontiac G6 Key Fob without needing any special tools.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2009 Pontiac G6 Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary components. You’ll need your 2009 Pontiac G6, the new key fob, and potentially a replacement MALL PGM fuse, just in case. It’s also recommended to perform this procedure from the front passenger seat for easier access to the fuse panel.
Here are the programming steps:
- Get Comfortable: Sit in the front passenger seat of your 2009 Pontiac G6.
- Remove Key from Ignition: Ensure the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Close All Doors: Make sure all doors of your Pontiac G6 are completely closed.
- Locate and Remove MALL PGM Fuse: Find the fuse panel, usually located inside the car, and remove the MALL PGM fuse. Refer to your owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuse panel and the MALL PGM fuse.
- Turn Ignition to ACC: Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn it to the ACC (Accessory) position.
- Cycle Ignition: 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. This chime indicates that the remote control door lock receiver has entered programming/diagnostic mode. If you don’t hear a chime, repeat steps 1 through 7.
- Program Transmitter: Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob simultaneously for about 14 seconds. After approximately 7 seconds, you might hear a chime confirming synchronization, and after 14 seconds another chime confirming successful programming.
- Program Additional Transmitters (If Necessary): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 9 for each one. Remember, you can program up to 4 transmitters.
- Remove Key and Reinstall Fuse: Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder. Go back to the fuse panel and reinstall the MALL PGM fuse.
- Test Your Key Fobs: Finally, test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your 2009 Pontiac G6 and using any other functions your key fob may have.
Important Considerations
- Erase Previous Programming: Be aware that when the system enters programming mode, it erases all previously programmed key fobs. Therefore, you must program all of your key fobs (both old and new) during this procedure.
- Program One Vehicle at a Time: If you are programming key fobs for multiple vehicles, do them one at a time to avoid accidentally programming a key fob to the wrong vehicle.
- Seek Professional Help if Needed: If you encounter difficulties or are unsure about any step, it’s always best to consult a professional locksmith or your Pontiac dealer.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2009 Pontiac G6 key fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle. This DIY approach can save you money and provide a convenient solution for key fob replacement.
