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It starts runs rough for about three seconds then shuts off..What is the procedure to reset the anti theft control..
Use only a Jeep key made by Jeep. It appears the official jeep key enables the security system when you insert it into the ‘key hole’. Notes: If you see an intermittent problem like this, consider getting OEM (original equip. mfg., i.s, jeep) key. You can give your VIN number to the dealer to have one made. Insert your key and turn the drivers side door lock to the right , then left and then right again …this will reset the security system.
I have. A jeep 2000 grand cherokee Laredo I don’t have the automatic pushbutton just the key want disarm the theft cause we only have one
I got the same problem it starts and runs 3 to 5 seconds I tired everything what else can I do I did the door key trick and nothing undid battery and rebooked and same
I was working on my 97 jeep Cherokee and crossed a starter wire in my ignition, u could hear the starter grinding before I disconnected the wire. Now my jeep won’t start at All. Just turns over like out of gas or no spark. What could be affected during this fatal mistake.?
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherachee Laredo 4.0 4×4.. my vindictive ex took all the keys, and the key fob. I got the key ,the key fob, and the immobilizer out a 2001 identical to mine now it will crank then shut off after 3 to 4 seconds. My question is if I get the ecu and driver door lock and security components so they recognize one another will that make it stop shutting off or will it just transfer the problem to a different anti theft component that is waiting for the original code from the missing key and fob???
I had this same issue. There is a rubber boot in the passenger side door and the power wire, which is a thick brown wire with a white stripe, is probably broken. These models made the ground wire good, but the power wire in the doors is too long, gets caught and snipped. I found a youtube video showing issue, checked mine and fixed in five minute.
Your problem is typically 1 of 2 issues, either 1. the key chip has not been programmed, or has been dumped after too many keys were added, or 2. The WCM (a small electronic device connected to your ignition switch, that has a loop that goes around the cylinder and “reads” the key) has failed, which is actually a common thing with a few models of jeeps and certain models actually had a recall a few years ago because it was so widespread. To help determine which problem it is, there are a few questions to ask yourself. First, has this key ever kept the car running, or is it a freshly cut copy. If it is a new copy, than you may need to take it to a dealer or locksmith along with the car to have the key programmed. Second, if the key was a working one before, have you recently had any new keys cut and programmed? If you have gotten new keys for the car it is possible that the key got deleted during program of the new keys, either because the locksmith/dealer cleared existing keys, or because you exceeded maximum number of keys allowed by the WCM, which will delete oldest keys first as new ones are added. Most Jeeps will allow a max of usually 6 keys to be paired to the car, and some programming systems used by locksmith will clear all keys prior to programming keys, it is always best to take all existing keys with you to the locksmith or dealer if you are having a new one programmed so they can make sure they all get back in the computer at the same time, and most locksmiths and dealerships will charge the same whether they program 1 or all 6 as long as it is done at the same time. However if neither of these scenarios apply, you likely have a bad WCM, and I would suggest first off that you check to see if there is a recall on your particular vehicle, as you may be entitled to a free repair if affected by a recall, otherwise you can either have the WCM replaced and reprogrammed, or there are some tutorials online for deleting/removing the WCM, although that is not recommend and will leave you with 1 less anti theft device, it is an option that can be done at your own risk.
But it’s a keyless keep suv
