How to Program a Keyless Car Remote for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remote keyless entry has simplified lives. Keyless entry makes it possible to unlock doors, and in some cases tailgates, from a distance. One problem with keyless entry occurs when the battery dies or when a remote is lost. When the remote or its battery is replaced, the remote generally needs to be reprogrammed. The process for reprogramming the remote for a Jeep Grand Cherokee is one the fastest to complete.
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Instructions
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Open the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee's driver door. This door must remain open during the entire procedure. Closing this door will cause the remote to not be programmed.
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Locate the receiver bulb on the ceiling of the passenger compartment. This is located near the windshield in the middle of the ceiling panel. This bulb receives the signal from the remote.
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Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Do not start the vehicle. Starting the vehicle will cause the remotes to not program.
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Lock the doors to the Cherokee using the power lock button. Make sure all of the doors lock.
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Point the remote at the bulb. Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the remote until the doors unlock.
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Turn the vehicle off and remove the key. Test the remote for proper operation.
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Tips & Warnings
Check your 1997 Grand Cherokee's owner's manual for specific instructions on programming the remotes.
Make sure the vehicle is not running while attempting the procedure.
References
- Photo Credit car key and remote control isolated image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
