Very helpful video!! When I bought my '09 Pontiac G8 GT new in '09 (one of the last 3 in ATL), the dealer gave me an extra fixed key. The folding and fixed keys that came with the car worked fine but I could never figure out how to get the extra key to work. For s&g I decided to search youtube for an instructional video and found this one. I put in a fresh battery (following your other video) and programmed all 3 keys and they work - took all of about 15 min.! Saved me $$$ and time vs. if I had the dealer do it.
Thanks a million got my new key from the dealer for the recall and they gave me a generic non pontiac key, got correct ones commin and this took care of the reprogramming
thnx for this instructional video..the dealership was gonna charge me 165 bux to do it. annnnd take ova an hr. i asked, 'is it somethin i can do? mayb youtube how to do it🤣' fvckin 5mins later it worx. thnx again breh
Thanks for this video.. My 2009 caprice remote nit locking/unlocking the car, and when i lock unlock the car by the key it start to beep on me until I start the engine.. I am trying to program the remote but it did not show me the "remote key" option.. My keysmith wants to charge me $120 for "trying" to fix it.. Any ideas?? Thanks again
If I don’t have the original key fob, can I just buy a new one and program it like so? Or will the original fob be needed to be able to use the new fob?
I think it will work,but I am not sure about it. Try it .You have nothing to lose.You will definately need a key that currently works. Best of luck with it.
Yes, Because you can't buy a blank and the chip is embedded in the plastic. Your key will come already ground. It doesn't come as a blank. You will also need your license and registration just to order it. The VIN will be what GM goes by for to access the cut for your key. You will be able to program it yourself though. That will actually save you alot of money. Best of luck with that.
I bought a new flip key fob for my 2008 G8 on Amazon. It came without the circuit board and battery, just the shell with the key. I was planning to transfer the circuit board and battery from my current key fob to the new one. Do you think I will still need to go through the steps in this video to program them since I am using the existing electronics?
Unfortunately no. You will need at least 1 working key for a G8. There are other vehicles that actually require 2 working keys to make a copy. A locksmith will be less expensive than the dealer, but it will still be alot of money. Be preparred to prove you own the vehicle when you have this done. Sorry. Best of luck with it.
I'm a little confused. the key that is still in the key and tumbler, do I program that key last or is it already program with the new code once I go to customizations section, and then I set up the rest of the keys correct
Yes, you program your key first.Then the remotes. It is actually two independant operations. First the keys, Then the remotes, When you do the keys use the one that already works first .Then the new key within 5 seconds and that ends the key programming part. Then do the remotes following the steps in the video. Hope this helps.
Hello! Thanks for your video. we bought a new fob shell from amazon, programmed the new key, all the buttons and remote start worked... except the car doesn't start w key in ignition. Any suggestions?
I don't know for sure..But It's pretty much the same car soooooo. I would say if it has the same computer ( Delphi , or Bosch ) I would think it will work. Hey I am curious, let me know if it works on the VE if you get a chance. Good luck with that.
I wonder if the remote programming would work on the Australian VE Commodore .. I programmed the chips but do not have option to program remote in the computer I used to program the new chips to the vehicle
I got mine with only one key and I had to buy a second key from the dealer.That key is 2 parts The key and the remote body, and then it has to be programmed. You can do the programming yourself by following the instructions in this video. Best of luck with it. @@andysjadafa4854
Phuong Nguyen I dont know why that is...... You would think they would be the same because they are virtually the same car, but some things are different.
I hate to say this, but. I did that. You will get a key but not the transmitter. Just the key. And it will cost you to get it cut if I remember right that cost me like $90. After I had that one, that’s why I made another one, so that would never happen again.
Thanks for replying this really helps a lot but i have one more question my fob isn't working for some reason I did everything I could but it's still not working but what if i buy a used Pontiac g8 key and take only the fob would i be able to program it with my car 🤔
The enter button is the scroll wheel on the left of the steering wheel on a G8. It scrolls but also is a push button. if you just push it in it acts as an enter button. Hope this helps.
Very helpful video!! When I bought my '09 Pontiac G8 GT new in '09 (one of the last 3 in ATL), the dealer gave me an extra fixed key. The folding and fixed keys that came with the car worked fine but I could never figure out how to get the extra key to work. For s&g I decided to search youtube for an instructional video and found this one. I put in a fresh battery (following your other video) and programmed all 3 keys and they work - took all of about 15 min.! Saved me $$$ and time vs. if I had the dealer do it.
Great ! I'm glad the videos helped .
You mean the stealership
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Thanks a million got my new key from the dealer for the recall and they gave me a generic non pontiac key, got correct ones commin and this took care of the reprogramming
Great video! I like when people share their knowledge! Dealerships and a lot of lock smiths will take you for a ride...
+lmadden6236 Glad it helped.
Very useful video and well explained mate, Cheers
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
thnx for this instructional video..the dealership was gonna charge me 165 bux to do it. annnnd take ova an hr. i asked, 'is it somethin i can do? mayb youtube how to do it🤣' fvckin 5mins later it worx. thnx again breh
You are welcome. Yuu can not do it yourself on all vehicles , but you can on a G8 !!!!! $$$$$$ and the dealer will never tell you.
Thank you sir! Guys like you make You Tube great!
Worked great! Thanks for posting.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Sir you just saved me and my family a lot of frustration
Thanks. Glad the video was helpful.
When I try to program the remote fob, once I press "program" it just said "program failed". Any tips?
You saved me $100 - thanks a bunch!!
Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful.
Thanks for this video.. My 2009 caprice remote nit locking/unlocking the car, and when i lock unlock the car by the key it start to beep on me until I start the engine.. I am trying to program the remote but it did not show me the "remote key" option.. My keysmith wants to charge me $120 for "trying" to fix it.. Any ideas?? Thanks again
I hate to say it but after 2008 alot of chevys have to be done by a technicion.
Thank you for the instructional video, helped a lot and saved $$.
If I don’t have the original key fob, can I just buy a new one and program it like so? Or will the original fob be needed to be able to use the new fob?
I think it will work,but I am not sure about it. Try it .You have nothing to lose.You will definately need a key that currently works. Best of luck with it.
lastmoto777 it worked! Bought a $20 fob off eBay and programmed it, so far so good! 👍🏼
Can i do the same programming for 09 pontiac g6 or any idea how to program because i can't find any video
How do you take this key apart?! My battery is dead and the damn thing wont come apart. Its the aftermarket one too.
im going to order a new flip key and fob for my g8, will I still need to get it cut at a dealership?
Yes, Because you can't buy a blank and the chip is embedded in the plastic. Your key will come already ground. It doesn't come as a blank. You will also need your license and registration just to order it. The VIN will be what GM goes by for to access the cut for your key. You will be able to program it yourself though. That will actually save you alot of money. Best of luck with that.
I bought a new flip key fob for my 2008 G8 on Amazon. It came without the circuit board and battery, just the shell with the key. I was planning to transfer the circuit board and battery from my current key fob to the new one. Do you think I will still need to go through the steps in this video to program them since I am using the existing electronics?
No.... You should not have to program the fob, It should work if the circuit board fits and they ground the key for you. Good luck with that.
can I still program this key even tho I lost the original key ?
Unfortunately no. You will need at least 1 working key for a G8. There are other vehicles that actually require 2 working keys to make a copy. A locksmith will be less expensive than the dealer, but it will still be alot of money. Be preparred to prove you own the vehicle when you have this done. Sorry. Best of luck with it.
I'm a little confused. the key that is still in the key and tumbler, do I program that key last or is it already program with the new code once I go to customizations section, and then I set up the rest of the keys correct
Yes, you program your key first.Then the remotes. It is actually two independant operations. First the keys, Then the remotes, When you do the keys use the one that already works first .Then the new key within 5 seconds and that ends the key programming part. Then do the remotes following the steps in the video. Hope this helps.
Hello! Thanks for your video. we bought a new fob shell from amazon, programmed the new key, all the buttons and remote start worked... except the car doesn't start w key in ignition. Any suggestions?
Engine Immoblized is displayed on dash
Same thing happening to me. I bought mine from ebay
Tim Rebholz did you ever figure out the issue? My car is doing the same..
Thank's for informing, just wanted to know if it worked on ve commodore key as well?
I don't know for sure..But It's pretty much the same car soooooo. I would say if it has the same computer ( Delphi , or Bosch ) I would think it will work. Hey I am curious, let me know if it works on the VE if you get a chance. Good luck with that.
Doesn't work as the holden ve doesn't have the key programmer in the info section
Bummer
I wonder if the remote programming would work on the Australian VE Commodore .. I programmed the chips but do not have option to program remote in the computer I used to program the new chips to the vehicle
Helpful but i was wondering if u need 2 keys
You need two to do this or someone could just buy one . Program it, and steal your car.
@@lastmoto777 but if its locked can it be unlocked with another key
@@lastmoto777 that y it was weird when i got sold the car with one key
I got mine with only one key and I had to buy a second key from the dealer.That key is 2 parts The key and the remote body, and then it has to be programmed. You can do the programming yourself by following the instructions in this video. Best of luck with it. @@andysjadafa4854
What about a 2014 Chevy Caprice? My buttons don’t operate.
Not sure on yours , but 2013 and later the design is no longer a do it yourself on most models. Sorry.
lastmoto777 Your right. I found out that it needs to be programmed through the BCM.
@@PursuitMode2011 Yeah, Thats easy money for the dealer. Maybe you could price shop the auto locksmiths. Anyway good luck with it.
How come the Pontiac g8 n the holden commodore ve has diff set ups??
Phuong Nguyen I dont know why that is...... You would think they would be the same because they are virtually the same car, but some things are different.
What if i lost original key? I ordered one from ebay and ima get it cut at the dealer…then what?
I hate to say this, but. I did that. You will get a key but not the transmitter. Just the key. And it will cost you to get it cut if I remember right that cost me like $90. After I had that one, that’s why I made another one, so that would never happen again.
@@lastmoto777 ima still need programming. I believe the dealer charging me $75 just to cut…programming like 200
How about if i only replace the fob not the key can i do this and program it
Yes this will work. You really only need to program the new fob along with any other fobs you are currently using at the same time. Good luck with it.
Thanks for replying this really helps a lot but i have one more question my fob isn't working for some reason I did everything I could but it's still not working but what if i buy a used Pontiac g8 key and take only the fob would i be able to program it with my car 🤔
Where can I get a transmitter so my buttons can work???
The one GM makes works right. Unfortunately that's about your only option.
I have remote start will that program as well??
Yes... It will all work....Just remember to program ALL fobs at once even the one you use now that currently works....Good Luck with that.
Where did you get the remote? Did you get it from the dealership
Yeah I got it from the dealer but that is the one that will work well. Its a little bit of an oddball fob because its part of the key assembly.
Thanks for the vid!!!
Your welcome . Glad it helped.
I can't figure out how to press enter once I'm at the customization screen please help me!!!!!
The enter button is the scroll wheel on the left of the steering wheel on a G8. It scrolls but also is a push button. if you just push it in it acts as an enter button. Hope this helps.
I tried that but will again... Thank you
Thanks!
Any one knows how to open trunk without a key?
Keyfob is locked inside...
Pull down rear middle switch. There is a pull cord to open it.
Mine says engine immobilized??
Did you get tours to work mine says the same thing engineimmobilized
Who the hell down-voted this? What’s the matter, didn’t like his song choice?
probably GM
True. I’ve made 6 flip keys off of watching this video. It was a big help.
This didn’t work for me
buy the key from from gtog8ta.com it already comes with the correct transponder chip
Click here for, All Keys Lost: www.g8board.com/threads/programming-a-new-key-without-any-others.103065/
Scumbags Holden where these cars are built do not have the program remote.
Yeah that stinks. sorry. I didn't know that.