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I have a 2008 Cadillac STS I lost the key fob so I can't start it I have no key I need to get a new aftermarket key fob and I want to program it myself help me out because I can't afford to do it the other way

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The easiest and most reliable way is to contact your local GM dealership. They can cut a key and program you a fob off of the VIN number. All you need is proof of ownership, IE: title or insurance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Cadillac seville sts TPMS reset

From 2005 STS Owners manual:
Each TPM sensor has a unique identification code. Any
time you replace one or more of the TPM sensors,
the identification codes will need to be matched to the
new tire/wheel position. Each tire/wheel position is
matched, to a sensor, by increasing or decreasing the
tire’s air pressure. The sensors are matched, to the
tire/wheel positions, in the following order: left front (LF),
right front (RF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR).
You will have one minute to match the first tire/wheel
position, and five minutes overall, to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than one minute,
to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five
minutes to match all four tire/wheel positions the
matching process stops and you will need to start over.
The TPM matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Press the push-button ignition switch to OFF/ACC.
3. Using the Keyless Access transmitter, lock and
unlock the vehicle’s doors.
4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the same
time, on the Keyless Access transmitter. A single
horn chirp will sound, indicating that the TPM
system is ready, and the sensor matching process
can begin.
5. Start with the left (driver’s side) front tire.
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPM sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for five seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,
which may take up to 30 seconds, confirms that the
sensor identification code has been matched to
this tire position. To decrease the tire’s air-pressure
use the pointy end of the valve cap, a pencil-style
air pressure gage or a key.
7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire,
and repeat the procedure in Step 6.
8. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire,
and repeat the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the left (driver’s side) rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
10. After hearing the confirming double horn chirp, for
the left rear tire, exit the matching process by
turning the ignition switch to OFF/ACC.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air
pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading
information label.
12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: program second key fob

Your key can only be programed at the dealer. They have to use a scan tool and a unique id code that they get from the factory. It is done this way to help insure that the vehicle is less likely to be stolden.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2009

SOURCE: programming key fob

you need to take it to your chevy dealer so they can get the key code from gm online and the can program it in their shop. call GENERAL TRUCK SALES 800-382-7717

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: I need to program a key fob for a 2004 Cadillac

Remote Key FOB Information
Transmitter Programming
 1. Close all the vehicle doors.
   2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder.
   3. Press and hold the door unlock switch.
   4. While holding the door lock switch in the unlock position, cycle the ignition ON, OFF, ON, OFF.
   5. Release the door unlock switch. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm the program mode.
   6. Press and hold the LOCK button and the UNLOCK button simultaneously on one transmitter. After a delay of approximately 15 seconds, the doors will lock and unlock to confirm the programming of that transmitter.
   7. Repeat the previous step to program up to 4 transmitters.
   8. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position in order to exit the keyless entry transmitter programming mode.
   9. Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operatio

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2009

SOURCE: cadillac sts dead battery cant open car with

Don't you still have a door key?Otherwise jack up the car and remove the engine under body cover.Between the radiator support and the engine are some hard lines.Remove the two brackets holding them,this will allow you room to get to the starter.Hook the red end of a jumper cable to the red battery cable that's connected to the starter.Black to a suitable ground and charge the battery.A battery charger is easier to use,use that if you have one.If jumping off a car make sure the cables are hooked to the dead car first and grounded to the engine not the battery of the car doing the charging.Sure hope this helps!

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