Lost your key fob for your 2007 Pontiac G6? Replacing it at a dealership can be expensive, but the good news is you can program a new or replacement key fob yourself, potentially saving a significant amount of money. This guide provides straightforward, step-by-step instructions to program your 2007 Pontiac G6 Key Fob without any special tools.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your 2007 Pontiac G6 Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your 2007 Pontiac G6 key fob. Remember, this process will erase all previously programmed key fobs, so you’ll need to reprogram all of your key fobs during this procedure. You can program up to four key fobs for your Pontiac G6.
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Get Comfortable in the Driver’s Seat: Sit in the driver’s seat of your 2007 Pontiac G6. While the instructions mention the driver’s seat, some find it easier to perform these steps from the front passenger seat for fuse access.
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Remove the Ignition Key: Ensure the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Close All Doors: Make sure all doors of your Pontiac G6 are completely closed.
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Locate and Remove the MALL PGM Fuse: Find the fuse panel in your Pontiac G6. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuse panel and the MALL PGM fuse. Once located, remove the MALL PGM fuse.
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Turn Ignition to ACC: Insert your key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn it to the ACC (Accessory) position.
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Cycle Ignition ACC and OFF: Quickly turn the ignition lock cylinder from the OFF position to the ACC position, and then back to OFF within one second.
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Open and Close Any Door: Open and then close any door on your Pontiac G6.
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Listen for the Chime: You should hear a chime sound, indicating that the remote control door lock receiver has entered programming mode. If you do not hear a chime, repeat steps 1 through 7.
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Program the First Transmitter: Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob you are programming simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds. You may hear a chime after 7 seconds confirming synchronization, and another chime around 14 seconds confirming successful programming.
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Program Additional Transmitters (If Applicable): If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 9 for each additional transmitter.
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Remove Key and Reinstall Fuse: Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder. Reinstall the MALL PGM fuse back into its original location in the fuse panel.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Thoroughly test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are operating correctly, locking and unlocking the doors of your 2007 Pontiac G6.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2007 Pontiac G6 key fob, saving you the cost of professional programming. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are following the instructions precisely.
