Hi, I am new here. I did a search and didnt come up with any info yet. I have a 97 suburban LS model. I was wondering if there is a way to tell if it is equiped with keyless remote entry. as when i got the vehicle it DID NOT come with a remote. Only thing I know about this is when I start up the engine, all the doors will lock. They will unlock as soon as I turn it off.

 

The receiver for the keyless remote is burried in the steering column support and difficult tofind without a picture or a diagram of its location. You can test for it by putting it into programming mode.

On the ODBII data port connector, just under or to the left of the steering wheel at the bottom of the dash, the top row of contacts are, from left to right as you look at it, number 1through 8. Bend a small paperclip or something similar to make a jumper and short across terminals 4 & 8. Be sure you get the right ones. The doors will cycle (lock and then unlock) as the receiver enters programming mode.

To program the remote key fob, with the jumper in place,hold down on the lock and the unlock buttons of the remoteat the same time until the door locks cycle again. When it cycles, the remote is programmed. You can do this with up to 4 remotes. Then remove the jumper and it's done.

If you bought your Suburban from a dealer, you might check with them for a remote. I bought mine from a dealer and it did not have a remote fob. I checked with them later and they had a box with about 100 various remotes. I found 2 that worked and they just gave them to me.

Good luck

 

Ok cool I will try that tomorrow before the game. NOw IF that works, Id obviously need a remote. IS the dealership a good place to go or are they expensive?

 

Check places like eBay and your local salvage yards first, GM dealership as a last resort because of price. I think your remote will be same as for my 1998 model. GM part number is 16245100-29. It's a 3 button remote with a lock andunlock button, and a third button which may have the words rear2x or a picture of a car with the truck up.

 

AH ok, Yeah i had that same remote for my tahoe. Well, I am out to check this out. Ill let ya know how it goes. If it DOESNT work, what are my options?? Can I have one installed? I got used to having it on my tahoe. It kinda sucks now not having it

 

Take a look at you SPID label most likely in your glovebox. Its a label with codes that lists all features and options on your vehicle.

 

Well, In my investigation under neath the dash, I have discoved a complete Viper alarm system. Maybe thats what the two button remote was for.....LOL J/K BUT the alarm isnt working. After taking it a dealer and 3 hours later......It no workie ehy THINK the remote is the wrong one and CANT program it. Ah well Ill keep at it.