replacing 477t remote on a 554r system

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Topic: replacing 477t remote on a 554r system

Posted By: grover72
Subject: replacing 477t remote on a 554r system
Date Posted: October 16, 2008 at 8:11 PM

I just found this site and am very impressed by all the knowledgeable posts on here.

My question concerns the programming needed to replace the original 477T remote with a replacement. The replacement I got looks the same but it says Hornet on it instead of Valet, will this make a difference?

I don't have a bitwriter, so how do I go about programming the expanded configuration?

Would purchasing a bitwriter make the programming easier and give me more options?

Also, I saw a post about adding defroster to the 554R could I use this for the heated seat switch on my 2000 GMC Yukon?

Thanks,
Chad

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Posted By: brhaugen
Date Posted: October 17, 2008 at 9:42 AM

No, it doesn't matter if it says Hornet or Valet on it... It just need a 477* series remote.
You do not need a bitwriter unless the installer locked it. An install manual will be very beneficial.
There is a auxiliary output that could be used for activating an accessory, like defrost or heated seats.

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Brent Haugen
Fargo, ND

Posted By: grover72
Date Posted: October 17, 2008 at 5:07 PM

Where can I find an install manual for the 554R?

I'm still a little unclear on programming the replacement transmitter. The instructions on the back of the package talk about channel 8 for auto-learn standard configuration and channel 9 for auto-learn single-button configuration. Then at the bottom of the instructions it talks about using the expanded configuration which has the AUX button for channel 2 and the * button for panic mode.

I want to have channel 2 and * button functional for the replacement transmitter because they are for the original, so do I need to program these using the auto-learn single-button configuration?

Thanks.