Hey all, back again with some more questions. I finally got the build sheet for my jeep, and as I was going through it, i noticed it said it came with remote key-less entry. Now is their definition of remote key-less entry actually having a key fob to unlock/lock the doors? or do they mean something else? When i bought the jeep it didn't have a fob, but being 13 years old I wouldn't be surprised if it was just lost. If it does have it, should i still be able to go to a dealership and have them program a new one for me? Thanks for the help guys.

BTW, here is a copy of the build sheet. Anything else I should be excited to have?
Sales Code Description
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
-AZ Agate
AA4 Sport Value Group
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWHP Power Equipment Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CF4S Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAS Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGBS All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKS Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
I39S Route 39 - UP, Phoenix, AZ
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE
KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP
KVPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - SP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K2ZS BLACK - MOLDING - BODYSIDE
K3BS EXTERIOR COMPONENT COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBKS Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBLS Body Color Front Bumper
MBSS Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MBTS Body Color Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFBS Body Color Headlamp Bezels
MFKS Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNNS Body Color License Plate Brow
MWGP Roof Rack
NAS 50 State Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBVP Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PBT Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
QBTS Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLS P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ5S 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

Yes, the system operates with a key FOB. Find one on e-bay or from fellow Jeeper. The dealer has to program it using a scan-tool

 

If the receiver is kaput lots cheaper to just buy an aftermarket entry/remote start.

 

There should be a small black plastic dome on the headliner if it has remote keyless entry. At least that is where mine is. Don't expect anything spectacular with range. I have to almost hold my fob to the window to get it to work.

 

Your 1993 uses the infra-red system (until 96). It must be close to and pointed at the receiver. The good thing is, it can be easily programmed on your own.
The later models do not need the dome and are radio-frequency. These have good range. Must be programmed by dealer.

 

Except if you're near a radio or television tower. I used to work at a television station where my key fob wouldn't work when I parked at the station. I lived down the mountain from the station, and there was also a dead spot outside my apartment where it wouldn't work. Since it wouldn't work at home and it wouldn't work at work, I thought it was broken until I realized it worked just fine at the mall, grocery store, gentlemen's club, etc.

 

Yup, if you're lucky you can catch someone parting out a Jeep with the key fob and receiver still intact and just plug it in. The receiver is in the dome light.

 

Its hidden in the dome light? Not a separate item? What would i look for to see if its still there?

 

Yes since 1997. It's a separate PCB in the same enclosure. The dome light is just a light socket with a couple wires. It is extremely obvious

 

Recently acquired a 1989 Jeep Cherokee and have been doing the standard electrical mods. My XJ had the factory keyless entry, but I have no door keys, keyless entry fobs, and the receiver between the visors had been removed from the overhead enclosure, leaving me with no way to lock my Cherokee. I recently purchased a universal keyless entry unit off of eBay for $13 and will be posting my installation of this unit, tying it in with the factory keyless entry wiring in the overhead receiver location.

 

alright! ill have to check it out during the day. how much do you think it would be for a new fob?

 

Something like $50, and $100 for programming. Depends on your dealership. This is why people say "just go aftermarket"

 

When I went to the dealer to get a new fob for my 99 they quoted be $139.00 for the remote and $45.00 for programming.

I laughed at them...

I ended up finding a guy selling a matching set on here for $60.00. Got it in the mail, plugged it in and it works perfect to this day.

97-98 had a different remote and should be cheaper. 99-01 had the same remote that WJ's used. They seem to work much better.

 

Damn!