GTS Key Fob Program

[Linda Red GTS]

I have a 97 GTS and I need to purchase new key fob's. The two I have are both broken at the end where the key connects, so when I take the car out I have the key and key fob separate and I know I am going to loose one if I don't get it replaced. If I buy a used 96 GTS fob will it work on my 97? Does anybody know how I can program it? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Linda

[dave6666]

Dealer DRBIII program.

[Steve-Indy]

Yes, and yes.

Programming instructions are on another site...membership required.
Once you get your new fob, dealer can program it for you...for a bundle. OR, you could contact someone here for instructions that allows you to program it yourself.

[uvbnbit]

Just did it last weekend according to shop manual

[Ron]

Well, let's spread the wealth a little...


1. Ensure the alarm system is not armed.

2. (1996 ~ 1998 GEN II) Ground pin C13 loose green wire taped to harness of Electronic Entry Module (EEM) connector, which is under dash mounted on the left side of trans tunnel, directly above accelerator. Easy access if you remove knee bolster and rubber bungee cord that holds EEM to tunnel.

2A. (1999 ~ 2002) As #2, but instead of C13 you're grounding Terminal 1 of the Data Link Connector (DLC) better known as the OBD II connector located beneath the steering column.

2B. (ALL GEN I) Ground green "Program" wire located next to SAM and RKE modules. It’s a green wire with a bullet connector at the end. It is located under driver's side instrument panel.

Hint: Verify you're connecting to a solid body ground by testing it with an ohm meter or test light.

3. Turn ignition to run position while green wire is still grounded!

4. EEM acknowledges entry into programming mode by flashing the dash LED. If it doesn't flash, you either:

- Have the wrong wire

- Aren't solidly grounded

- You came off ground after the ignition switch was placed in the run position. Start over.

5. (All GEN II) Press BOTH buttons on the transmitter simultaneously and continuously for 10 seconds. You will hear a triple horn chirp when FOB is accepted by the EEM.

5B. (All GEN I) Press and release the arm or disarm button on either FOB, then same for the next.

Hint: Make sure your transmitter is working, i.e fresh CR2032 battery and good clean battery contacts. Many times your problem is an electrically weak connection within the FOB itself.

6. You MUST program all FOBS during the same programming process. You can program up to 4 on a GEN II and as I remember only 2 on a GEN I.

That's it. Turn the ignition off and remove green wire from ground, then test the arm and disarm functions.

I've done 4 FOBS myself and found it quite easy once you find the green wire.

[dave6666]

Yes, and yes.

Programming instructions are on another site...membership required.
Once you get your new fob, dealer can program it for you...for a bundle. OR, you could contact someone here for instructions that allows you to program it yourself.

What's your point of posting crap like this in these threads? Just like the fuel relay thread where you knew the answer but you play games with your responses to be what? A jerk?

[Steve-Indy]

Sorry to offend you, Dave...but, I usually don't post any security related answers on an open forum...especially when the person asking the question has zero history here. By suggesting a direct contact gives one a better chance to sort out folks with less than honorable intentions.

[Linda Red GTS]

Sorry to offend you, Dave...but, I usually don't post any security related answers on an open forum...especially when the person asking the question has zero history here. By suggesting a direct contact gives one a better chance to sort out folks with less than honorable intentions.

I wasn't offended by your first response and I totally agree with you. I am new to this site but I have history on the other site. I thank you for taking the time to respond. Ron's directions above are exactly what I thought, as I have programmed my FOB's in the past, but wasn't for sure if I remembered the directions correctly or not.

[Steve-Indy]

Glad it worked for you, Linda. Ron wrote the "illustrated upgrade" found on the VCA site...which has had limited access historically.
We have a great bunch of folks here !!

[Ron]

A few comments -

Steve-Indy has done more for the Viper community, for no personal benefit, than most anyone in the history of the Viper Club / Owners Association.

There wouldn't be a Viper Club now Owners Association in Indiana/Kentucky without him.

He is by nature and profession a thoughtful and deliberative person and errors on the side of safety first. I have no problem with that, even when I disagree with his position.

I personally don't see posting FOB programming as a security risk and therefore posted it openly on the VCA site 10+ years ago and here now. They decided to make it part of membership only access. I have no problem with that either but also feel that any Viper owner should be able to program their FOB's without going to a dealer. As an example of what I won't post, openly or behind a members only firewall, things like how to bypass the alarm.

dave6666, I've always enjoyed your posts. If you knew Steve you'd feel bad about being as accusatory as you seem to be. Call him someday and get to know him. You'll thank me.

[Tom, F&L GoR]

Agreed.


A few comments -

Steve-Indy has done more for the Viper community, for no personal benefit, than most anyone in the history of the Viper Club / Owners Association.

There wouldn't be a Viper Club now Owners Association in Indiana/Kentucky without him.

He is by nature and profession a thoughtful and deliberative person and errors on the side of safety first. I have no problem with that, even when I disagree with his position.

I personally don't see posting FOB programming as a security risk and therefore posted it openly on the VCA site 10+ years ago and here now. They decided to make it part of membership only access. I have no problem with that either but also feel that any Viper owner should be able to program their FOB's without going to a dealer. As an example of what I won't post, openly or behind a members only firewall, things like how to bypass the alarm.

dave6666, I've always enjoyed your posts. If you knew Steve you'd feel bad about being as accusatory as you seem to be. Call him someday and get to know him. You'll thank me.