Keyless locks

blyth · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 12:15 PM

I had keyless locks in my last vehicle but when I bought my 97 Seville STS It had no transponder only two sets of keys when I checked in the manual it does not list the transponder as an option so I am assuming it was lost by the previous owner.

How do I confirm if my car came with keyless locks so if I buy a new transponder the car will actually be able to pick up the signal.

And does anybody know what the transponders cost and how to program them, I'd rather not buy off ebay as I dont have a credit card and I like to have the product in my hands the instant I hand over any money

And if my car did not come with locks I will probably just get a remote starter which will come with the keyless locks, I figure on these cars that wont be an easy install and may, mess with some electronics is this recommended and is there a specific brand that anyone recommends.

submariner409 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:07 PM

Look in your owner's manual. It talks all about programming, keys, DIC optional functions, exit options, etc.

If your car was OEM equipped with remote, then I believe your car should have 2 transponders, engraved 1 and 2, 2 black keys, and a gray(valet) key. Each transponder corresponds to each driver's preferred settings for a bunch of comfort and convenience options.

To replace the whole set, 2 transponders and 2 keys (maybe plus a valet key, which you should have received) will run around $400 or more. Dealer programming.

Cadillacs hate remote starters. Search in these threads.

blyth · #3 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:12 PM

I dont need the keys just the transponder
obviously if it came equipped OEM it would come with transponders what I want to know is how can I tell if it did come equiped because I dont have any transponders

submariner409 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:15 PM

Take it to a dealer and have them check the VIN, or find out where the options sticker is on your car, and download the RPO codes from the top of one of these pages, in the "Sticky" section - top of Technical Threads..

BTW, take a look at the post on keys, in here, down 8.

adamh21 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:21 PM

As far as I know all sevilles of that body style had keyless entry, the best thing you can do is head over to your local Cadillac dealership with come doughnuts and talk to the used car manager. I know when I worked at a ford and a toyota store, we had GIANT boxes for used car keys/key fobs, that had been brought in for a trade and they make their way into the box.

Have the dealership reprogram them, it will be $50-60

blyth · #6 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:23 PM

sorry I guess i was confusing the transponder with the remote, I would like the remote I have 2 sets of keys but I would like a remote because the keyless entry is so nice and handy

adamh21 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 03:47 PM

Used car manager...

blyth · #8 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamh21

Used car manager...

^^--??

also can I program the remotes myself if I can find one

adamh21 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 04:17 PM

You should be able to...altho I couldnt seem to. Its probably because I have just been retarded the last couple of weeks. It should be in your owners manual, and if its not, someone on here could probably tell you how to do it.

chubbyranger · #10 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 05:05 PM

1) Find out if your car has keyless entry - find the RPO code sticker. If the car has the memory preset option I'll bet you a

it has keyless entry
2) Find one or two remotes - if Adamh's source doesn't work also try a stereo shop - but his idea is better
3) Search threads here to figure out if you can program it yourself or if a Tech II tool is necessary you have a trip to the dealer coming.

submariner409 · #11 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 05:25 PM

Same ol' problem.......nobody reads and understands the replies, then the original question, like the music, goes 'round and 'round and comes out here.......

adamh21 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-12-07, 08:12 PM

Good point submariner...

Blyth are you looking for the key FOB? As in the thing on your keys with the buttons....

Or are you looking to install the receiver in your car because it didnt come from the factory with keyless entry?

I assumed you were looking for the fob, because I was under the impression that all Sevilles came with keyless entry, henceforth you would not need the receiver.

Now I am completely confused....

blyth · #13 (**permalink**) 12-17-07, 04:34 PM

yes i was looking for the key fob, im pretty sure my care came with keyless entry so it should have the receiver. i have a pair of Dodge key fob's that i can use if they could be programed, they only have the lock/unlock and a panic button. I dunno if these will work but i assume they send out the same kind of signal regardless of who makes them.

just like these ones:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...spagenameZWDVW