'89 Keyless entry remote
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From: Lubbock, Tx
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
'89 Keyless entry remote
I have a 1989 Cherokee lerado and I am having trouble finding a place where I can get the remote for it. I even called the dealership and asked and they told me that the remotes were discontinued. Any suggestions on where I can get one and how much it would cost.
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From: So Cal
Year: 1991 Limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Keyless Remote
I have a 1991 limeted with keyless entry. I was lucky enough to get 1 remote with the jeep when I bought that suprisingly started working with a new battery. The locking mechanismn is a little sticky so the rarely unlucks when I hit the button so I use it mainly to just activate the alarm. I have no idea if they are programmable but if you find someone local parting one out or maybe one on craigslist for parts...the seller may still have the remote and be willing to part with it. But the question is...once you aquire one, how do they program it? I would be interested in getting a spare.
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From: Front Royal, VA
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If it's the old school small square box with 1 button in the middle, then they're not reprogramable. I used to work at a dealer and those things are a huge pain. You have to pull down the overhead console and get the 5 digit code off the receiver. Them you put that in the system when you order it. Took like 4 weeks or so to get because they were a left over Renault thing and made to order on France. Also on those, they're not called a remote, but rather "signal horn", which I'm assuming came from a bad French translation.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
If it's the old school small square box with 1 button in the middle, then they're not reprogramable. I used to work at a dealer and those things are a huge pain. You have to pull down the overhead console and get the 5 digit code off the receiver. Them you put that in the system when you order it. Took like 4 weeks or so to get because they were a left over Renault thing and made to order on France. Also on those, they're not called a remote, but rather "signal horn", which I'm assuming came from a bad French translation.
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From: Lubbock, Tx
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
Ok thanks for the info. Does anyone know where the system brain would be because I made a few calls and they all told me the same thing "replace the brain" if I really wanted to use the keyless entry system.
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From: Middle Tennessee
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Tag for later when I get home. I have something bookmarked at home about this and replacing the keyless entry + ordering fobs, but it's in my bookmarks and I'm currently at work 
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From: Middle Tennessee
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Here's the bookmark I had about this-
http://thejeep.com/shop/HOT+SELLERS/...Models%29.html
From the site:
And this page tells you how to get the necessary codes:
http://www.thejeep.com/pilandcode.html
Hope it helps a bit
KK
http://thejeep.com/shop/HOT+SELLERS/...Models%29.html
From the site:
THIS ITEM WILL NOT WORK ON MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 14, 1992.
Piland Electronics manufactures replacement remotes for Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee using the factory compatible Infra Red Technology used in the earlier year models. The PL-1 remote requires a 5 Digit Code that must be retrieved from a paper sticker inside your old remote or off the back side of the receiver board in the overhead console. This 5 Digit code is like a KEY , it is required to match your good operating receiver.
Your 5 digit code is burned into a chip and placed inside the PL-1 transmitter and tested at the Piland factory. When you receive the unit it will be ready to go out of the box provided you have all other systems operating. (Receiver, wiring and door lock solenoids)
Piland Electronics manufactures replacement remotes for Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee using the factory compatible Infra Red Technology used in the earlier year models. The PL-1 remote requires a 5 Digit Code that must be retrieved from a paper sticker inside your old remote or off the back side of the receiver board in the overhead console. This 5 Digit code is like a KEY , it is required to match your good operating receiver.
Your 5 digit code is burned into a chip and placed inside the PL-1 transmitter and tested at the Piland factory. When you receive the unit it will be ready to go out of the box provided you have all other systems operating. (Receiver, wiring and door lock solenoids)
http://www.thejeep.com/pilandcode.html
Hope it helps a bit
KK
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From: Raleigh, NC
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
does anyone know what battery those old Neman remote take? I have an 89 with keyless entry. Just did the Greg smith doorkock mod and replaced the keyless entry relays so thinking I might have a chance to get my keyless entry working again even if it is unreliable it’s kind of fun trying to get it to go.
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