Grodo_00

I'm looking to find out where the Keyless Entry Receiver is located in my 2001 Cherokee Sport. I just got it 2 weeks ago. I have checked my VIN# with the dealer and they tell me that i have Keyless entry. Thanks!

jeep98b

I would like to know about this too. And is it possible to program it without going to the dealer?

lastclodstanding

I had thought about trying to redo the infared system on my 89, but it just didnt seem worth it to me. On my 89 its above the front windshield and looks like a black box.

I would like to find out where to find these at on the newer ones though. That could come in handy.

BlueXJ

On my '90 it is a little dome in the overhead console.

Grodo_00

My 2001 does not have and overhead console.

BlueXJ

The little dome is mounted in a similar spot even without the console.

UNCC_99XJ

On the 97+'s the receiver is in the overhead dome light (or if you have one, it's in the overhead console). Pull the light down and you'll the a circuit board, that's your Keyless Entry.

Grodo_00

Thanks Tim! I found the board. Is there an easy way to test it? The reason i ask is because a local lock smith company has a remote for $30 but he was not able to program it. The local Jeep dealer want $60 for the remote and $40 for programing. I'm trying to decide if i should just pay the dealer a $100 or try and save $30.

UNCC_99XJ

I've programmed the remotes on a Liberty before and it wasn't that hard....all there was to it was a series of certain button pushes you have to do with the ignition on (of course within like 30 seconds, standing on one foot, rubbing your stomach, and one of two expressions on your face ).

On a Cherokee however, I have not reprogrammed them. All i've done is swap them out with a known working board with remotes to troubleshoot one we thought got fried in an accidental short.

My advice to you, search around on these boards and other XJ boards (like www.naxja.org) and Ebay for the remotes. $60 for a remote is insane! I paid about $15+ Shipping for the one I replaced on our Liberty, and I got it off Ebay. Make sure you get one of the round remotes (99+), as the 97-98's had square remotes and i'm almost positive they were a different frequency and not interchangeable.

okcjeeper

Here's something I found on google..

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Also the FSM says you need a DRB scan tool to program the proper codes into the remote transmitter.. Here's a quote from the FSM..

So my guess is unless this locksmith has the proper tools off to the dealer or one of the many online shops that sell aftermarket ones.. All they needs is the code for your keyless entry receiver.

Grodo_00

Where do i find that Code? I did not find any on the board.

BlueXJ

Dealer pulls it from your vin when he types that into the Cryco computer.

okcjeeper

If you can pull out the receiver on the circuit board there will be a code.

BlueXJ

Where are they on the non curcuit board type OKC?

Grodo_00

Without sounding really dumb, What can I do with this code?