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Theft Deterrent Re-Learn

Perform this procedure under the following conditions:
^ BCM has been replaced in the vehicle and the Setup New BCM procedure has been successfully completed.
^ Ignition key cylinder assembly has been replaced.

There are three ways of performing the Theft Deterrent Re-Learn procedure, depending on the type of Techline equipment available:
1. Techline terminal and a Scan Tool (quickest method).
2. T-50 or T-60.
3. Re-Learn without a Scan Tool or Techline equipment (slowest method).

Theft Deterrent Re-Learn Using Techline Equipment and Tech 2 Scan Tool
1. Connect the Scan Tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) on the vehicle.
2. At the Scan Tool main menu, select SERVICE PROGRAMMING.
3. Enter the requested information.
4. Select REQUEST INFO.
5. Disconnect the Scan Tool from the vehicle.
6. Connect the Scan Tool to the Techline terminal.
7. Select SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS).
8. Select TERMINAL TO TECH 2 PROGRAMMING.
9. Select DONE.
10. Follow instructions on the Techline terminal to Handheld Communications Setup screen.
11. Select THEFT MODULE RE-LEARN.
12. Select PROGRAM at the summary screen. The terminal will download information to the Scan Tool.
13. Disconnect the Scan Tool from the Techline terminal.
14. Connect the Scan Tool to the DLC on the vehicle.
15. At the Scan Tool main menu, select SERVICE PROGRAMMING.
16. Answer the question prompted by the Scan Tool.
17. Select RE-LEARN.
18. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the BCM will be prepared for re-learn.
19. A security timer will be on for approximately 10 minutes. During the 10 minute wait period, Scan Tool must remain connected to the vehicle.
20. Turn the ignition switch off when the PCM and BCM are prepared to re-learn.
21. Turn the ignition switch to the start position.
22. The engine should start when the ignition switch is turned to the start position.
23. Disconnect the Scan Tool from the DLC.