How can i program a new key fob to my pre f/l catera?

[98CadillacCateraSport]

Hi all, I bought a used 4 button key Rob for my 3.0 98 catera and am wondering if I need to take it to the dealer to program or if I can do it myself?

[tunnie]

4 button? We only have max of 3. Unlock, Lock & on Facelifts Boot open.

You will need car pass (credit card sized bit of paper, with some codes on it)

You need tech2 to program, has to be done by a dealer. 

[98CadillacCateraSport]

4 button? We only have max of 3. Unlock, Lock & on Facelifts Boot open.

You will need car pass (credit card sized bit of paper, with some codes on it)

You need tech2 to program, has to be done by a dealer. 

Hmm. Yea this one has the boot open and fuel door as well.

What exactly is tech2? I have seen it mentioned here but not sure what it is..

Thanks!

[albitz]

Hand held programming unit dedicated to GM cars.May be called something different in the U.S. not sure.

[98CadillacCateraSport]

Hand held programming unit dedicated to GM cars.May be called something different in the U.S. not sure.

Gotcha, thanks mate 

[tunnie]

Yeah not sure what its called in America, might actually be called same.

Not sure how friendly your Cadillac dealers are.

Quick Google as I type, looks like its called same in states:

http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=35474

[98CadillacCateraSport]

Yeah not sure what its called in America, might actually be called same.

Not sure how friendly your Cadillac dealers are.

Quick Google as I type, looks like its called same in states:

http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=35474

thanks for the additional info.  I always HATE going to the stealerships, I just feel it is the worst waste of money...but it looks like that if I want keyless entry, I'll have to feed the beast lol. 

[tunnie]

Yeah not sure what its called in America, might actually be called same.

Not sure how friendly your Cadillac dealers are.

Quick Google as I type, looks like its called same in states:

http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=35474

thanks for the additional info.  I always HATE going to the stealerships, I just feel it is the worst waste of money...but it looks like that if I want keyless entry, I'll have to feed the beast lol. 

Like here, there maybe some in public hands. Might be worth joining some forums?