How to program a Chevrolet Tahoe remote key fob 1996 - 1999

An easy to follow video on how to program a remote key fob for a 1996 - 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
More free keyless entry programming instructions available at www.ProgramYour...
1. Locate Data Link Port. It is located under dash on drivers side. Be sure you know which pins are 8 and 4.
2. Make sure there are metal contact pins in terminals 8 and 4. Connect 8 to 4 with a suitable jumper wire ( leave the jumper wire connected throughout the programming procedure). Make sure you know which terminals are 8 and 4. The vehicle will respond by locking and unlocking the doors to signify entering of programming mode.
3. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together on the first remote to be programmed and after about 15 seconds, the vehicle will respond by locking and unlocking the doors. Release buttons on remote.
4. Within one minute, repeat step 3 on the remaining remotes to be programmed.
5. Remove jumper wire applied to OBDII port.

[@goddimmus]

This is legit. Programmed my 99 Tahoe, my girlfriends 97 GMC Suburban, and my moms Silverado! This channel is great!

[@PYR-Auto]

Glad it helped!

[@Ludwig4571]

Thx for the video, I can't believe there is not a single paper clip in my entire house

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

LOL I was in the same boat about a decade ago. I bought a whole pack and I still have them 10 years later

[@russelleaton2374]

Worked absolutely marvelous took my 99 remote programmed to my 97 within seconds

[@PYR-Auto]

Nice!

[@MDTAR15]

Perfect...worked exactly as you showed for my 1997 Tahoe.

[@PYR-Auto]

Cool!

[@Madcap500]

Thank you very much for your time. Video was extremely helpful. Got two key fobs from Amazon for less than $30 and programmed them both. Can of corn.

[@PYR-Auto]

Nice! You're Welcome

[@Fony_turgeson]

Thanks man. Great cut to the chase video. Perfect. Worked great.

[@PYR-Auto]

You're Welcome! Glad it helped

[@MadballBaby]

Great information ,Maryland showing ❤️

[@PYR-Auto]

Thank You!

[@NorthCoastT]

Great video, thank you!

[@PYR-Auto]

You're welcome!

[@gonzalomonteroherrera2185]

Hello, I have carried out the entire procedure but it does not work on a 1997 and a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe. When puncturing pins 4 and 8 of the OBDII connector, the central locking closes and opens, but then when you hold down unlock and lock for up to 60 seconds, it does not work. nothing happens. The controls are with new batteries. What could be happening or missing?

[@PYR-Auto]

If the vehicle is going into programming mode but not responding to the remote - there may be an issue with he remote you are using

[@OregonBigfootODA]

Thanx! Worked like a charm.

[@PYR-Auto]

You're welcome!

[@steveklein2722]

have a 96 Tahoe 2 door Sport, power everything, fancy seats. Should have keyless. What is the clue it may have been equipped? This vehicle shares not much of anything with the 4 door Tahoe series, which began same year. 2 door was end of line in 1996, prior design, electrical. They share 5.8L and therefore the same ECM. BCM? not sure. I saw a reference about glove box sticker. Asked dealer to look up VIN and he said NO, not equipped. Is there a electrical box object under dash that controls the keyless I can hunt for?

[@pronewbofficial]

This worked for my '97 tahoe.

[@PYR-Auto]

Great!

[@fernandorojelio1070]

Thanks for that that was easy can you do one on changing the cigarette lighter to a USB quit charging

[@PYR-Auto]

Ill keep that in mind!

[@GabrielGonzalezSki]

Hello, the truck must be with the key in ignition or no?

[@PYR-Auto]

No, you don't have to have the key in the ignition.

[@brandon7189]

Awesome thanks a lot!

[@PYR-Auto]

You're welcome!

[@thomascunniff6739]

I have a 1995 suburban. The obd port only has 12 pins, 6 on top and 6 on bottom. I have done a lot of research trying to program a key fob but nothing works. I cant get the truck to go into programming mode. Maybe you can help?

[@PYR-Auto]

This procedure does not work on a 1995 Suburban but you can find those programming instructions here www.programyourremote.com/classified/1995-chevrolet-suburban-keyless-entry-remote-key-fob-programming-instructions-listing-6326.aspx

[@thomascunniff6739]

@@PYR-Auto I looked at the sticker in the glovebox and it didn't come with factory keyless entry. When I bought it he gave me a key fob with it so I just assumed it did.

[@renesmythe9095]

My 1995 GMC K2500 Suburban does NOT have keyless entry & it has OBT1, not 2...

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

I need to program a key do you have a video for that I have a 1996 Tahoe

[@PYR-Auto]

1996 tahoe does not use a chipped key - so no programming is needed

[@OfficialXPage]

So i held both buttons. After 20 seconds I heard the cycle. But then i try locking it or unlocking. And it wont work

[@iseehottchicks]

thank you ,,

[@PYR-Auto]

You're Welcome!

[@davidripolone]

I am trying to program the remote for my 97 Chevy Express van. I have a paper clip that I connect to ports 4 and 8 on the OBD connector. After I plug in the paper clip to ports 4 and 8, there is no response. The door locks are supposed to cycle and then be put into programming mode but they aren't. What am I doing wrong?

[@PYR-Auto]

It sounds like the vehicle may not be set-up for factory remotes

[@ellisspear]

Where do you buy a replacement remote to go with your existing one ?

[@PYR-Auto]

I would recommend checking out bit.ly/CarAndTruckRemotes.

[@edenc.m4576]

This worked for my 1998 gmc Yukon slt but did not work for my 1996 Chevy Tahoe LS. ☹️

[@PYR-Auto]

The Tahoe may not have the factory remote option

[@larrylittle9184]

I have a 97 Silverado and the 4 and 8 are there but my remote is not responding is there a certain remote I need

[@PYR-Auto]

Yes it needs to be compatible with the original factory remote

[@djh254]

So I just bought a 98 Tahoe. It did not have a remote at all when I bought it. Can I still get a remote and program it to the truck?

[@PYR-Auto]

Yes, but the truck needs to have the factory remote option. Not all did in those years.

[@djh254]

Program Your Remote ok. Thanks for reply. How can I tell?

[@PYR-Auto]

@@djh254 If you look at the connector under the dash that's shown in the video, there will only be pins in the slots 4 and 8 if the vehicle is set-up for factory remotes. You can also take your VIN # and call a GM dealership's parts department and they can look of the original build sheet for the vehicle and see if it has that option.

[@involucradosperformance]

@@PYR-Auto you can also check in the glove box there are some equipment codes and the code for keyless entry is “AU0” if it’s there then it’s equipped with it

[@gldixon86]

Ok I have a 99 gmc suburban with the Au0 code doors cycle but when I do the buttons on the remote NOTING they don’t connect an I got new ones from Amazon??? Plz help

[@Xylospring]

Small paper clip or big?

[@PYR-Auto]

probably bigger

[@heywoodjahblomie325]

😂Awesome Possum 🎉🎉

[@adeetv737]

Will it work even if I don’t have the power window ?

[@PYR-Auto]

You just need to have the factory remote option installed - not all did in those years

[@dumbledoresarmy7569]

I’m not sure why but it didn’t work on my Tahoe. Paperclip cycles the locks, but the fob didn’t work. I opened it up and made sure it wasn’t a battery issue. Not sure

[@PYR-Auto]

Since the vehicle is entering programming mode it does sound like an issue with the fob iteself.

[@dumbledoresarmy7569]

@@PYR-Auto I believe they sent me the wrong fob (eBay) I have a 2000 Tahoe z71 but they sent me one for the regular 2000 Tahoe when the z71 still has the obs body style. I believe that is the issue.

[@louiegary]

When I’m in the programming mode, I’m unable to program the second remote. I Waited 2 minutes and nothing..

[@ArturoSanchez-yu7gi]

My locks don’t cycle after jumping the connection. What can I do?

[@PYR-Auto]

it sounds like your vehicle may not have the factory remote option

[@millertime187ify]

How do bye the correct Remot for my 96 chevy tahoe LT 4x4

[@PYR-Auto]

I would recommend checking out bit.ly/CarAndTruckRemotes.

[@roygonzales8290]

When I did it on my 1996 suburban I connect the wire to start the cycle but my remote key will not connect to it or it will not response at all

[@PYR-Auto]

Are you sure your Suburban has the factory remote option? Not all did in 1996

[@roygonzales8290]

I just figured out it has a silencer security system on it already

[@roygonzales8290]

Ima have to order a replacement remote key for it

[@fluffyshadetreemechanic9300]

1995 and 1996 have a good more rectangle remote not this rounded one. Late 95 had obd2 and all 96 had obd2. The remote in video is for use in 1997-98 trucks and 97-2000 suv. Please update video.

[@PYR-Auto]

The style of the remote does not indicate what programming procedure is used, the years are correct as listed.

[@nathanallen6377]

I have a 2000 tahoe the paper clip wont work it dosent cycle the lock for pair mode and i tried the unlock an turn key twice and it dosent work PLSSS help

[@PYR-Auto]

It sounds like your truck may not have the factory remote fob option

[@brandonbrown2968]

Can I buy a universal remote and do this

[@PYR-Auto]

No, this is procedure is factory remotes only

[@AaAa-tn6vh]

نبغا تشغيل عن بعد يوكن 1995

[@evancarter5503]

Paper clip didn’t send it into programming mode. Put it in to 4 and 8 but still got nothing…

[@PYR-Auto]

Sounds like your vehicle may not have the factory keyless remote option

[@schneidertruckkaluhiokalan1382]

Bought a new remote and it didn't work.

[@tahoelifeb.l4082]

When I did these the remote didn't work but now my doors are not working to lock

[@PYR-Auto]

When you insert the jumper wire into the correct slots, are the door locks cycling?

[@markm5908]

No luck at all. Tried it on a 2000 Escalade and as usual with that car, nothing worked.

[@AaAa-tn6vh]

نبغا تشغيل عن بعد جمس 95

[@alexpurvis4123]

Mine doesn't honk