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10 Minute Re-Learn Procedure

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Use this procedure after replacing any of the following components:

IMPORTANT: If replacing a theft deterrent control module with a GM Service Parts Operation (SPO) Replacement Part, insure the procedure to setup a new theft deterrent control module has been performed prior to the 10 Minute Re-Learn Procedure.
  1. Connect the Tech 2 diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. With the scan tool, select Request Info. under Service Programing System and follow the scan tool on screen instructions.
  3. Disconnect the scan tool from the vehicle and connect it to a Techline Terminal with current Service Programing System (SPS) software.
  4. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming Systems and follow the Techline Terminal on screen instructions.
  5. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect it to the vehicle.
  6. With a master passkey III+ (PK3+) key, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  7. With the scan tool, select Program ECU under Service Programing System.
  8. At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10 Minute Re-Learn Procedure.
  9. Observe the SECURITY telltale or the scan tool on screen timer, after approximately 10 minutes the scan tool timer will expire and/or the telltale will turn off. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the key information and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
  10. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 5 seconds.
  11. With a master passkey III+ (PK3+) key, start the vehicle, the theft deterrent control module has now learned the key transponder information and the PCM has now learned the fuel continue password.
  12. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 15 seconds minimum.
  13. With a second master passkey III+ (PK3+) key, start the vehicle, the theft deterrent control module has now learned the second master passkey III+ (PK3+) key transponder information.
  14. Learning Additional keys, if required. Refer to Adding Keys (Export including Canada) .
  15. With the scan tool, clear any DTCs.