Well, it turns out that the manual says to do this if the fob battery is dead. Service manager tried to blame it all on me taking the fob too close to a strong magnetic field?? Connect a scan tool to the vehicle. My dealer said that some owners just can't seem to get on board with the keyless-go lifestyle and ask to have the button removed permanently so that they can use their fobs as a traditional insert-and-twist key. So what do you do when your Jeep Grand Cherokee battery quits and the hood as well as all the doors are locked? Method 3 - Key Fob Auto Learn This procedure will first erase all known key fobs. In our pockets the whole day??? But if you locked it from outside using the key you could unlock without setting off the alarm.
At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10 minute relearn procedure. I can't find any place to insert the key that is located in the keyfob. Repeat steps 5-7 two more times, for a total of 30 minutes. Operate the active portion of each key fob in order to finalize the programming sequence and verify correct system operation. Once you entered the vehicle and started the vehicle with the tip start key it stayed running? It's time to jump start the battery. Prying the button off will likely result in a costly repair. Professional Key Fob Programming: 1 Call a local locksmith; they can usually program a key fob significantly cheaper.
They have a base model car without the key less transponder installed that requires you to insert the key fob and turn it clockwise. Actually rented a car to deal with my kids birthday stuff today, and no one knows what's going on. Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder located in the driver door handle and cycle the key 5 times within 5 seconds. Next, you will need to pry open the top corner of the driver door using a small door stopper wedge or a really thick wood shim. Use this as a reference when approaching from under the Jeep. This article applies to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2004.
I had to use the hidden key to get in, which sets off the alarm. Hard to believe the battery is dead already, but remote start didnt work from about 50 feet earlier today, so maybe??? There is usually a section on keyless entry or key fob that will let you know if your key fob is self-programmable. Is it tough to remove the pushbutton? It is a great feature once you finally figure it out. Important: All previously programmed key fobs will be erased upon completion of the 30-minute programming procedure. If you have driver's door open and use power lock switch to lock then close door and later unlock using key. A dead car battery can happen at any time and most often when. Unless the only problem is with the unlock button on the Fob? My 5 year old daughter got in her car seat, and I tried to start the car.
Operate the active portion of each key fob in order to finalize the programming sequence and verify correct system operation. The push button can be removed by popping it out with the metal key and the fob inserted just like if you didn't have the proximity option. Additional key fobs can be programmed by taking fob 1 out of the pocket and inserting fob 2. The previously known fob is now erased. Still not sure how it died, key was used less than 2 weeks, but now I know how to work around it. Well my Durango was a transfer and they had to order the button because the other dealer forget it. I got the other key fob and tried that.
The first key fob programmed will be key fob 1, and the second key fob programmed will be key fob 2. Method 2 - Key Fob Slot Programming This procedure will add or replace a key fob. In many ways this is a good thing, except for when your battery dies and every method of unlocking the vehicle is electrically controlled. Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle. Place the replacement key fob in the console pocket with the buttons facing forward. Important: This procedure is not available when the maximum number of fobs 4 have been programmed.
This procedure requires that you have a known good key fob, a replacement key fob, the vehicle mechanical key, and a scan tool. There are many things that could be causing your Jeep Grand Cherokee to not. A scan tool, Techline Terminal, and a replacement key fob are required to perform this procedure. There are many things that could be causing your Jeep Grand Cherokee to not. When you push forward with your finger the mechanism behind the button turns the ignition clockwise for you. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect the scan tool to the vehicle. Worked right in the morning, but not later in the evening??? Be patient, the programming procedure can be frustrating.
Place the vehicle in the Vehicle On, Engine Off mode. Posted on Oct 21, 2009 When you online, it is not going to magically start working with your car. The battery in the fob is a cr2032, you can get one at radioshack or best buy pretty cheap. If the vehicle information center in your Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't working, read on to learn some key troubleshooting tips to resolve the problem. He said he never heard anything about it and did not know about the 'push the button with the fob' trick. Since there is a hot wire running directly from the battery to the starter, this is the next best thing to a direct connection. Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle.