Oh my gosh! I watched 5 other videos to program my new fob to my 97 Tahoe and not a damn one said anything about the paperclip in the program panel. I was getting so frustrated that I couldn't do it... So I gave up for a couple months figuring I had to take it to a shop to have it done, then I got bored and searched for more videos and BAM! This man saved the day, the paperclip thing worked and it programmed immediately! Thank you!

Worked like a charm on my 2003 Park Avenue. I’m ecstatic I didn’t have to go to the dealer, probably to be charged $100, to do this at home in 2-3 minutes. Thank you for the video!

I followed the exact direction that Rick Mammana gave, and used on My 2003 Buick Park Avenue, using a used key fob, and it worked perfect. All for $10, the Buick garage wanted $140.00 for the fob and to program it. Thanks Rick

This was perfect, I was worried that during the rush hours of the holiday, I would have to drop my car off at the shop. But, nope thanks to this very helpful video I was able to reconnect my car keypads to my car. Awesome video, thanks!!!

Thanks. I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue ultra supercharged 3.8 Engine. My Key Fob Transmitter when out around 1 ago. The Buick (GM) no longer carry them for my Vehicle. I called Auto Zone and it's $ 90.00. I checked on Ebay it's $ 22. 00. WOW. I will purchase it and will do exactly as you have demonstrated.

Nice video Rick - technique works perfectly for a 1998 Park Avenue as well. The most common reason these key fobs fail is the battery clip solder joints on the circuit board become loose or disconnected. To fix this problem simply take a soldering iron and some rosin-core solder, and carefully touch up the 3 solder joints on the battery clip. No re-programming is necessary. With that done the vast majority of key fobs will work fine again.

The official fob instructions lied but this worked 🤙

Thank you so much for this information. I programmed two remotes, one for 2000 Buick and another for a 2004 Buick. Your help was GREAT!

Excellant, worked perfect! Went to a locksmith to get extra key made, he was stumped about programming a new remote. Your instruction were clear & simple. Nice job, Thanks

You just saved me a minimum of $50! Thanks so much

Totally worked out. Much appreciated. Now I don't have to stick the key in the door. Thanks man.

Recently purchased a Silverado '98 without remote, was planing to install aftermarket alarm. Found a left over remote from my old camaro, followed your example and whola, the car opens och close like a charm!! Thank you very much!

The Dorman remote I got from Auto Zone for my granddaughters Malibu came with a plug-in programming module. It took less than a minute.

Totally works without the wire. Put it in the ignition and then press the lock/unlock buttons. 🔥 right up.

Awesome vid bro. I have a gifted 2000 Buick lesabre(only 40k) and I accidentally set off the panic button on the remote which somehow stop my remote from unlocking, locking and opening the trunk. (Oddly the panic button still worked though) Now this may be useful for you and others but I was able to reprogram the remote WITHOUT having to use the paperclip trick. Just by turning on the ignition and holding lock and unlock like you showed. Maybe another video with this in mind might help others and get you more views. Thank you for the video and getting me in the right direction towards this weird mishap with my ol" Buick.

Thanks, Rick! You are a true genius 🤓. I appreciate ALL you have shared with us! Bless you.

The junk in the trunk of your car looks amazingly similar to the junk in my trunk. You sir have good taste. Hope to see you out on the water maybe we could wet our lines together some day

I tried this on my 1998 Tahoe it worked great. Thanks for the video

Cool, new fob coming tomorrow, have paperclip, waiting with baited breath!

Thanks for the video. I was able to program a new key fob for my park avenue. 👍👍👍

Nice tutorial. I love it, now I can program mine. Thanks for the video

Can confirm this method works on a 2004 Park Avenue. I think the OBD ports are always upside down on these cars. I programmed a replacement fob along with the original. You have to do both, otherwise the original will no longer work.

worked perfect on my on my 02 buick park avenue thank you

Thanks it worked on my Pontiac bonneville

Worked on my 2000 Buick Park avenue, thanks!

Thank You so very much. I just got a 1998 deville. Not sure why , but the remote stopped working today. Found your video. I did everything except using the paper clip, And it worked. Thank you. 1 problem down , quite a few more to go.

Thanks a million!!! It worked.

Dude, you're my hero if this works. I just ordered a couple fobs for my G6 and I've been scouring the internet for ways to program it through the ODB with an interface and software but it's expensive still and not guaranteed to support every model. Like someone else said in the comments, the battery clip is often the culprit. I bought my car used and it came with some universal remote and the battery clip tabs came clean off the board. I got it to work again with some copper tape but now it reset itself I guess. I bought 2 new fobs so I wouldn't end up going through this again after I get them programmed, so I hope this works. I'll try it with my old one in the meantime. Cleaning the graphite with rubbing alcohol on the inside of the fob shell could also help if your fob just stops working. Debris can accumulate and cause the buttons to not make contact well with the board. Just putting that out there in case anyone reads this and hasn't tried that yet (if it worked before and just stopped even with a new battery). Thank you for this video. I have new hope. Lol. I'll send you a 6 pack if all goes well.

Big Rick : Thanks for the instructional video.I will attempt to program my remote key fobs asap after I find a paper clip.

You must contact the site selling the remotes for instructions on programming for your specific vehicle!

Loved the video you saved me a bundle of money

Thank you so much Rick! Just saved me $50 at dealership:)

You are grandma's wonderful little boy! I love you.-

Mister Rick, muchas gracias!!! I liked your video.

Thanks Rick. I appreciate it very much. I won't ask you for another pressure cooker. lol. I hope you know I was just teasing you. 😁😇

You could have reprogrammed the original remote just by putting it in the 3rd programming order. You can program up to four remotes.

It really works y'all I just did it

Thx! I just got a new FOB and didn’t know how to program it. 🤗

Can confirm does work for 2003 park Ave.

Work like a charm 💯

you are awsome, thank you soooooooooo much, You cant believe how much Car Dealers charge for this...... thank you

Great video. precise and to the point. Thank you for your help and for posting this video. 👍👍

This made me blow a fuse in my car. Check your owner's manual for different instructions.

wow that was fantastic now I know how to do it unbelievable I'll try and get back to you thanks a lot you did a great job

Worked with my 1998 Oldsmobile Regency, Thanks man !

It worked thank you so much

Very good

Thank you I really appreciate you answer me even if you did not provide any new information.

putting in an obd reader also works. thanks

Thank you so much for sharing🙂

Awesome!! Worked like a charm on my dad’s 2001 Park Avenue. Who knew that the “special” tool was a paper clip!😅

Tanks!!! Works for canyon gmc 2005??

Hi everyone, I have a pontiac sunfire 2005. I have tried to use this video to work on mine., but I didnt see the port number 8 on my sunfire. Please help me solve my problem. Thanks

thanks a lot I just ordered 2

Sweet! Thank you for this.

It didn't work in my 1999 Buick century.

Thank you!! This worked great after trying several other attempts.

I love this video you saved me alot of Time....if it wasn't for you idk what I would do....I appreciate this alot

Good job but you don't need the 📎 trick. The rest is spot on. 👌

Thanks for this video! I just programmed my remote to my Saturn. However, I now need to contact EBay because it said 2 and not one replacement remotes.

Awesome man thank you this worked for me.

That’s awesome, I’m going to try that.

Just so you all know you don’t need the paper clip. Just do all That without it and it works the same. Just did it on my 99 Cadillac

You are a life saver! Thank you!

does the alarm work ? khrazy 1if the shoe fits maybe if you put the paperclip but in your mouth when you connect them together lol...................

great info , thanks

super video i'll try in my 96 pontiac thanks a lot.

Also for Saturn Ión 2006?

How do I program my 2003 Cadillac CTS with the same Key Fob

Worked Perfectlg. Thanks!!!

I bought another key fob if I program the new one will the old one still work?!?

i recently bought the dorman keyless entry remote control for my 2006 Pontiac grand prix and i couldn't get it to work.

98 Monte Carlo ls didn't work for my remote but it did manage to cut the power from my stereo I believe I blew a fuse

Thanks for your Awesome video man

Do you know if this will work on a 2004 cadillac deville?

My mom has a 2007 Buick Lacrosse will this work to program her romote keyless fob?

Yep that easy paper clip saved the day. But I think mines on the 05 buick lacrosse doesn't respond well. Might need to replace the module

Each of the original 2 remotes for my 04 Cadillac Deville also controls the individual settings for my wife and I for the drivers seat and outside mirrors, as well as the door locks. Does programming new remotes as you've shown in your video also program for those features?

hello it does not work for me on chevrolet cavalier sunfire Ls convertible 1997

This did not work on my 2004 Buick LeSabre. This is about the third KZfaq video I've tried to program my key fob, and none of them have worked on my car. The car will not go into program mode. I think I'll just have to be old school and learn to live without a remote key fob.

does that work for a grand prix 2004??

Any advice for a key fob for a deville 2004

Question this the same for chevy impala 2001

Nice thxs

How far do put the paper clip in?

I just bought 2 of the same ones. 4 buttons. Off Amazon 16$....locksmith said 90$. I left. I will try this

Hi I tried this with 2002 Chevy Suburban and it didn't work. What could be the problem? Maybe wrong keyfobs?

You the man!

my old one still works i just want an extra one....so that one wont work after i program my new one?...can i do the same procedure to the old one so they both work

"Yeeeesssss!!!" Lol just because of this video I made that noise when Mine worked too

I have a buick lacrosse 2005 I need to know how to program or if it’s possible so I can program mine I tried it didn’t do anything

hi. thanks. just glued tinfoil to unlock tab side of rubber and fob unlock now works OK

Works with 99-2004 tracker

If your original remote dont have the open truck button and i get these, will the truck open? I have a 2007 saturn outlook

Would this make the keyless entry sign on the dashboard go away if I do this? Sometimes that turns on for no reason... and stays on.. or do i have a lose wire or something!?

Will this work on a 2006 H3 Hummer?

I want a keyless entry for my car, 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Se. This will be first time this car has ever had a remote so in order to do that I know I'd need a fuse and the remotes of course does the remotes you have come with the fuse?

and it works on a pontiac grand prix gt 2004

your vehicle is very similar to mine. do you think these remotes will work on a 1997 cadillac deville?

would this method work on my 2001 cadillac deville