1994-95 Cadillac
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)

Note: Before starting this procedure, BOTH transmitters must be present. Failure to use both transmitters will render the RKE system inoperative.(If the customer uses only one transmitter on the vehicle, use this transmitter as transmitter 1 and 2; which is not the normal situation). The entire reprogramming sequence must be completed within 30 seconds of grounding the reprogramming connector [Step 1 and 2 below]. If the procedure is not completed, remove the ground at the connector and restart the procedure from step [1] one.

Reprogramming Transmitter



1. Ignition ON.
2. Ground black single wire connector located at trunk pull down unit.
3. Wait for door locks to lock and unlock [a few seconds]
4. Press the UNLOCK button on the first transmitter twice. Pause for one second between presses.
5. Wait for door locks to lock and unlock. [a couple of seconds]
6. Press the UNLOCK button on the second transmitter twice. Pause for one second between presses.
7. Wait for door locks to lock and unlock. About two seconds.
8. Remove ground from black connector.

After procedure, check to see if both transmitters operate the door locks. Repeat programming procedure or replace transmitters as necessary.

If you suspect the key fob itself isn’t working, the dealership's parts department has a device that will check to see if it is indeed functioning properly - if you have a frequency counter you can check it as well, to see if it is indeed transmitting - output is in the 318-320 MHz range. The couple that I've check have been 318.989 & 319.076 MHz - note that no matter which button you press (light, unlock, lock, trunk open, etc.) the transmit frequency does not change.

If they're still not working (after installing fresh batteries) and you feel like messing around with it a little, take the key fob totally apart and clean the contact points behind the rubber membrane and the brass etchings on printed-circuit (PC) board - this may be just enough to bring it back to life! Moisture intrusion and the resulting corrosion on the contacts is usually the culprit in a lot of "not working" situations.

RKE Key Fobs (remotes) part numbers. FYI - Most dealerships keep an assortment of these in stock, as they are a fairly common and inexpensive replacement item.

The #1 and #2 remotes look identical - the only difference is the number on the back, which determines the order that they are programmed.

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