1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 85

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try mother ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see"Fuses and Circuit Breakers'' in the Index). If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the € k t key may be faulty. See your dealer or a Iocksrnith who can service the PASS-Key IIH tc have a new key Bade. It is possible for the PASS-Key IIP decoder to learn the transponder value of a new replacement key. Up to ten additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is €or learning additional keys only. If all the currently programed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key HI1 to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or 2 locksmith who can service PASS-Key III to get 2 new key blank that is a cut exactly as a current black colored driver's key that operztes the system. Do not use 2 gray colored valet key for this procedure. To program the new key: * 1. Insert the cumrent driver's key (black in color) i ~ the ignition and start the engine. If the engine wiil not start see your dealer for service. 2 . After the engine has started, turn the key to the off position, and remove the key. 3. Insert the key to be progrmmed and turn it to the m n position within ten seconds of removing the previous key. off once the 4. The SECURITY telltaleiight will key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 5 . Repeat steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. ff you are ever driving and the SECURITY iight comes or; and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your BASS-Key III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. You vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key III system at this time. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I11 key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key HIT to have a new key made.