10-Minute Learn Procedure (Alero, Cavalier, Century, Corvette, Grand Am, Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal & Sunfire)

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NOTE: Due to component variability, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) system must have the learn procedure performed regardless if vehicle starts on the first ignition cycle after a VTD repair. All codes in the theft deterrent module must be cleared for a relearn.

The Body Control Module (BCM) must be programmed with the proper RPO configurations before performing learn procedures. See PROGRAMMING in appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

If replacing the BCM with a GM Service Parts Operations (SPO) replacement part, the module will learn Passlock™ sensor data code immediately. The existing PCM however, must learn the new fuel continue password when the BCM is replaced.

If replacing a PCM with a GM Service Parts Operations (SPO) replacement part, after programming, these modules will learn the incoming fuel continue password immediately upon receipt of a password message. Once a password message is received, and a password is learned, a learn procedure must be performed to change this password again. A PCM which has been previously installed in another vehicle will have learned the other vehicle's fuel continue password and will require a learn procedure after programming to learn the current vehicle's password.

Use this procedure after replacing:

Passlock™ Sensor
BCM
PCM

NOTE: This procedure requires a Tech 2 scan tool and a Techline terminal with current SPS (Service Programming System) software.

Connect Tech 2 to vehicle.
Select Request Information under Service Programming.
Disconnect Tech 2 from vehicle and connect it to a Techline terminal.
On the Techline terminal, select Theft Module Re-Learn under Service Programming.
Disconnect Tech 2 from Techline terminal and connect it to vehicle.
Turn ignition on, with engine off.
Select VTD Re-Learn under Service Programming.
Attempt to start engine, then release key to ON (vehicle will not start).
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF (the vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK).
Turn ignition off, and wait 5 seconds.
Start engine (vehicle has now learned the password).
With Tech 2 scan tool, clear any DTCs.