posted 08-26-2004 05:04 PM                  

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Originally posted by JOES_PROWLN:
Can you program a alarm/keyless entry remote without a working remote or will I have to take it to a dealer?

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According to the 2000 Service Manual, you need at least one working remote to do the procedure yourself. Otherwise, it looks like the dealer with the Chrysler-specific DRBIII tool.

Here's the referenced procedure:

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Originally posted by GRROWL:
Yes, you can program the key fob yourself - IF IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR CAR (actually, you can't change anything in the key fob, you need to program the car to accept it).

Here's the procedure from the 2000 Service Manual:
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PROGRAMMING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE
(1) Using a functional key fob transmitter, unlock the vehicle and disarm the Vehicle Theft/Security System.
(2) Insert ignition key into the ignition switch.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to RUN position without starting engine.
(4) Using a previously programmed transmitter, press the UNLOCK button for 5-10 seconds. While the UNLOCK button is being pressed, press the PANIC button (added note - hold the UNLOCK button for 5-10 seconds BEFORE pressing the PANIC button) and then release both buttons simultaneously. You will hear a chime sound to signal you that programming on the new transmitter(s) may occur.
(5) You may program up to 4 transmitters for your vehicle within a 30 second timed window. Press and release both lock and unlock buttons of a transmitter at the same time. Then press any of the buttons once, you will hear a beep when the transmitter has been successfully programmed. A chime will sound when the 30 seconds is over, or if you turn the ignition switch off.
(6) Verify RKE system operation using each key fob.
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Really not too bad.

-GRROWL

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posted 08-26-2004 05:08 PM                  

FWIW