Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can often be done at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with two straightforward methods to program your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Key Fob, getting you back on the road quickly and conveniently.
Method A: Standard Programming Procedure
This method is commonly effective for programming your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee key fob. Follow these steps carefully:
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Resynchronize Transmitter: Begin by pressing the LOCK button on your new key fob five times, ensuring you press it every two seconds. This step helps to synchronize the transmitter. After this, test the key fob to see if it’s already working. If it is, you’re all set! If not, proceed to the next steps.
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Ignition to Run: Turn your Jeep Grand Cherokee’s ignition to the RUN position. Make sure to let the ignition chimes completely stop before moving to the next step. This typically takes a few seconds.
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Unlock Button Hold (Original Transmitter): Take any of your currently working, original key fobs. Press and hold the UNLOCK button for a duration between 4 and 10 seconds.
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Enter Programming Mode: While still holding the UNLOCK button, press and release the PANIC button for one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You should hear a chime sound shortly after, usually within 3 seconds. This chime indicates that your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has successfully entered the key fob programming mode.
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Simultaneous Button Press: On the key fob you are programming, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for one second, and then release them.
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Button Activation and Confirmation: Press and release any button on the same key fob you are programming. A chime sound will confirm that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Program Additional Transmitters (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional transmitter.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition to the OFF position. This will exit the key fob programming mode. The system will also automatically exit programming mode after 60 seconds if no further programming is done. Make sure to complete all programming within this time.
Method B: Alternative Programming Procedure
If Method A doesn’t work for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee key fob, try this alternative method:
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Resynchronize Transmitter: As in Method A, start by pressing the LOCK button five times at two-second intervals on the key fob you wish to program. Test the key fob to see if it functions. If it does, no further programming is needed.
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Ignition to Run: Turn the ignition of your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee to the RUN position and wait for the ignition chimes to stop.
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Unlock and Panic Button Sequence (Original Transmitter): Using an original, working key fob, press and hold the UNLOCK button for a period between 4 and 10 seconds. While keeping the UNLOCK button pressed, press and release the PANIC button. Listen for a chime to confirm entry into programming mode, which may take up to 3 seconds.
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Program Transmitters: Press any button on each key fob you want to program, including any previously programmed fobs. A chime will sound after each key fob is successfully programmed. It’s crucial to program all your key fobs (new and old) during this step to ensure they all work.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition to the OFF position to exit the key fob programming mode.
By following these methods, you should be able to program your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee key fob and regain full remote functionality for your vehicle. Remember to always double-check each step and ensure you hear the chime confirmations to verify successful programming.
