Lost your 2003 Chrysler Town And Country Key Fob or need to program a new replacement? Programming your key fob at home can save you time and money compared to dealership service. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions to program your 2003 Chrysler Town and Country key fob yourself, provided you have an existing working remote.
Prerequisites: Do You Have a Working Remote?
Before you begin, it’s crucial to understand that you must have at least one working key fob remote to program additional remotes using these instructions. If you currently do not have a functioning remote, this procedure will not work for you. In such cases, you will need to visit a qualified locksmith or your Chrysler dealership to program the initial key fob using specialized diagnostic equipment.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your 2003 Chrysler Town & Country Key Fob
Follow these steps carefully to program your new 2003 Chrysler Town and Country key fob:
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Resynchronize Remotes: Begin by pressing the LOCK button on your working remote five times, ensuring you press it every two seconds. This step helps to resynchronize the existing remote with your vehicle’s system.
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Ignition ON: Insert the key into your Chrysler Town and Country’s ignition switch. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. This is the position just before you would crank the engine to start. Wait for the ignition chimes to completely stop.
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Unlock Button Hold (Working Remote): Take your working remote and press and hold the UNLOCK button. Continue holding the UNLOCK button for a duration of 4 to 10 seconds.
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Panic Button Press (Working Remote): While still holding the UNLOCK button, press and release the PANIC button on the working remote for approximately one second. Then, release both the UNLOCK and PANIC buttons simultaneously. Listen carefully for a chime sound. This chime indicates that your vehicle has successfully entered the remote programming mode. Allow up to 3 seconds for the chime to sound.
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Program New Remote(s): Within 30 seconds of hearing the chime, take the new key fob you wish to program. Press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on this new remote at the same time. Immediately after, press and release just the UNLOCK button on the same new remote. You should hear another chime. This chime confirms that the new remote has been successfully programmed. If you have additional remotes to program, repeat this step (step 5) for each new remote within the 30-second programming window. A chime will sound after each successful programming.
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Ignition OFF and Test: Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test Your Remotes: Thoroughly test all programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your doors and activating the panic alarm.
Troubleshooting and Professional Help
If you encounter difficulties programming your 2003 Chrysler Town and Country key fob, double-check each step and ensure you are using a working remote for the initial steps. If you continue to experience issues or if you did not have a working remote to begin with, it is recommended to seek professional assistance. You can use online search tools to find a qualified key fob installer or automotive locksmith in your local area who can program your key fob for you. Alternatively, your local Chrysler dealership service center can also provide key fob programming services.
