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10-Minute Learn Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

  1. Connect the Tech 2 to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the Tech 2 to the Techline terminal.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Following the instructions on the Techline terminal, select the appropriate vehicle information.
  5. On the techline terminal, select "BCM Learn".
  6. Select the appropriate transmission and BCM type.
  7. The Techline terminal will program the BCM and then start a 10-minute countdown.
  8. Do not disconnect the Tech 2 until the 10 minute countdown is complete.
  9. 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.
  10. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 30 seconds.
  11. Start the engine. The vehicle has now learned the password.
  12. With the Tech 2 (scan tool), clear any DTCs.