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Reprogramming the remote keyless entry fob

Reprogramming the Remote Keyless Entry Fob

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When you press the button on the keyless entry fob, the parking lights flash, horn beeps pitefully at you, head lights come on and the drivers door opens. Then you have to press it again to get the other doors to open, okay sometimes you need to press it more than once more to get them to work. At least Jeep gave us the options of reprogramming some of these options out. Headlights unfortunately I haven't found out how to turn off yet.

Additional Parts:

Tools Needed:
Keyless Entry Fob

 

Single or All door unlock:

The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first “Unlock” button press by using the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the “Lock” button on a programmed key fob.

2. Continue to hold the “Lock” button at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the “Unlock” button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the “Lock/Unlock” button on the key fob.

Note: Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm.  Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.  Press the “Unlock” button to deactivate the Security Alarm.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

 
Sound Horn On Lock:

Press and release the “Lock” button on the transmitter to lock all doors.  The turn signals will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.  If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off by performing the following steps:

1. Press and hold the “Lock” button on a programmed key fob.

2. Continue to hold the “Lock” button at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the “Panic” button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the “Lock/Unlock” button on the key fob.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

 
Flash Lights With Lock:

The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be turned on or off by performing the following steps:

1. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on a programmed key fob.

2. Continue to hold the “Unlock” button at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the “Lock” button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the “Lock/Unlock” button on the key fob.
Note: Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm.  Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.  Press the “Unlock” button to deactivate the Security Alarm.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.


 

 


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This page last updated: 19-Nov-2008

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