I haven't reread the thread, but 00000 is the stock code on my '99. I don't think that is the right code for you. I changed mine from 00000 to 00010. What year is your car? Go back and look for people that have your year and what code works.
Also, there are some sequence issues. First, press the brake for a second at some point after you are connected, but before you enter the auto tran controller. I you don't, you can get an error which won't allow you to recode. Then check for any errors, you need to have them cleared. Finally, you have to turn off the key during the process. I don't remember if it is right after you click Do It! or if it is after you back out from the recode screen and the auto tran screen. (Either way, your engine is never running.
Also, there are some sequence issues. First, press the brake for a second at some point after you are connected, but before you enter the auto tran controller. I you don't, you can get an error which won't allow you to recode. Then check for any errors, you need to have them cleared. Finally, you have to turn off the key during the process. I don't remember if it is right after you click Do It! or if it is after you back out from the recode screen and the auto tran screen. (Either way, your engine is never running.