Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming (08-042-00)

Publication date: 2000-12-29
Reference number: 08-042-00

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-042-00, Date of Issue: December 29, 2000

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING

Model(s): 2001 Dodge (AN) Dakota

2001 Dodge (DN) Durango

2001 Chrysler (JR) Sebring Sedan, Sebring Convertible

2001 Dodge (JR) Stratus Sedan

2001 Chrysler (LH) Concorde, LHS, 300M

2001 Dodge (LH) Intrepid

2001 Chrysler (RS) Town & Country, Voyager

2001 Dodge (RS) Caravan

Group: Electrical

Bulletin No.: 08-042-00

Date: December 29, 2000

OVERVIEW

This bulletin identifies the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter part numbers and programming procedures.

DISCUSSION

Many of the 2001 model year RKE systems have changed internally (data format). The physical look and function is very similar to prior models however, the changes in the data format has created a major change in the transmitter programming procedure.

PROPER RKE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REQUIRES

The DRB III operating with 50.6 software or higher.
Only the transmitter part number specified for the model year should be used.

RKE TRANSMITTER PARTS APPLICATION

Model	Part Number
AN/DN	04686481AC
JR	04602260AA
LH	04602260AA
RS	04686481AC, 3 button
RS	04686797AB, 6 button

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Tool Number	Description
CH6000	Scan Tool (DRB III)
CH7000/7001	J1962 Cable

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE: This repair is compatible with DaimlerChrysler's Mobile Service Program and does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment.

NOTE: All transmitters (new & existing) must be programmed at the same time. If only one transmitter is programmed, all other transmitters will be erased from the body control module/central timer module/remote keyless entry receiver module memory.

With the DRB III in the programming mode, on any transmitter press the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously - then release to send initial data. Then press and release either the lock or unlock button to complete programing the transmitter.
Perform procedure on any remaining transmitters. The chime will sound as each transmitter is programmed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: Information Only.