PKE system
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There is no overall limit to how many fobs the system can handle, I think there could be a three at once limit. At any rate when you programmed your new fob you should have added your old one in at the same time. Programming a fob deletes the old ones. The dealers don't have any magic. They just want to charge you for the programming steps in the manual.
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From: Rolla Missouri
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The PKE will handle up to 3 FOBS, but from what I've been told, it's three total, and the new ones do not wipe out the old ones (went through this years ago when I first got my '95). So, you need to go back to the dealer and have them wipe the PKE memory. After that you can again program up to three FOBs, so you should be able to get both of them to work.
No need to go to the dealer for this.
Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
This also means any other transmitters that you might have.
If you reprogram one, you need to do them all at the same time.
Each vehicle can have only three transmitters matched to it.
This means 3 at any given time
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn the ignition key on.
3. Push TRIP ODO on the Driver Information Center twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold FUEL INFO until the
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light comes on.
5. Turn the ignition off, but leave the key in the ignition.
The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light should begin to flash to show the
System is in programming mode.
6. Bring one transmitter in to range. The light will stop flashing and stay
on to show that the code is stored.
7. Move the transmitter out of range. The light should start flashing
again.
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 with each additional transmitter.
The programming mode will shut off if
· You don’t program any transmitters for two minutes.
· You take the key out of the ignition or turn the ignition on.
· You have programmed three transmitters.
Note: All of the above assumes you have a PKE system in working order.
If you have a bad PKE module, or other issues that prevent the completion of any listed steps then programing a new FOB isn't going to work.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
The PKE will handle up to 3 FOBS, but from what I've been told, it's three total, and the new ones do not wipe out the old ones (went through this years ago when I first got my '95). So, you need to go back to the dealer and have them wipe the PKE memory. After that you can again program up to three FOBs, so you should be able to get both of them to work.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
Totally agree with you RollaMo about the door sequencing thing. I received a replacement FOB from Dino's, followed the programming info in the owners manual and all went well. The problem is now my original FOB won't work and the car will not flash the passive light when I try to reprogram the original FOB which was working fine until I programmed the new FOB. I can't help but wonder if the car will only allow a certain number of FOBs be programmed. Since I bought the car used I don't know how many FOBs have been programmed and I think 3 is the magic number. I wonder if it can be reset? The owners manual does say to take the new FOB to the dealer. I wonder if it is to sync the 2 FOBs? Anyone have any ideas?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Granbury Texas
Pke
Thanks for all the input guys. Did finally figure it out. Reprogrammed again but this time had both FOBS in my hand. Owners manual isn't real clear on it but perseverance paid off.
