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Programming key FOB to memory

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#1 ·
I got my white/saddle overland today and it looks great. I have tried unsuccessfully to program my key Fob to my memory settings. The instructions say to press a settings button (1 or 2) and then press and release the lock button on the key Fob. This should be done with the ignition in the off mode. I am then instructed to turn the ignition to the on mode and the EVIC allows me to select yes to the question remote link to memory. I do not get this message although there is a RKE link to memory option under system setup. What am I missing here?
 
#4 ·
Thanks! I didn't realize I could program the key fob for this.

(I should probably read the manual one of these days)
 
#5 ·
Yeah, but then you need to press the Unlock button on the key fob for it to move the seat, mirrors and steering wheel to the memorized positions for that driver number. This defeats the purpose of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). If I'm going to have to push a button anyway, I prefer to not have to take the key fob out of my pocket, so I open the door via the RKE feature and just push the number 2 button on the door panel as I get in (My wife is number 1 of course).
 
#6 ·
Sean,

Here is how I enter my WK2. I walk out to the locked car with key FOB in pocket. I touch the driver's door handle and it unlocks. I open the door and the seat is fully back, the steering wheel is fully forward. I sit down and press the start button. My customized settings are put into place including seat, steering wheel, mirrors, etc. The key FOB is still in my pocket.

Ken
 
#7 ·
Or, for those who don't have the easy entry/exit configured you touch the door and the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and radio presets adjust to the setting linked to the FOB in your pocket. You don't need to press the unlock button on the FOB.
 
#13 ·
Agree with ken. Just leave fob in your pocket and (if you are the present #1 or #2 driver) when you press start everything simply adjusts. What could be easier? I like the "easy exit" seat sliding back, as the V6 is so quiet that my wife and I agrees its the best reminder that you shut of the vehicle. Our neighbor has a GC and she left it running for 4 hours ... forgot to push "stop"!
 
#15 ·
2014 Overland, and I am having the darndest time with fob #2.
Got my wifes fob set up just fine, but the number 2 setting simply will not take.
So, with the vehicle running, I push S, then 2, the 8.4 deal says saving setting... do I push the door lock on the fob while that is being displayed, or after?
 
#18 ·
I have tried all the techniques in the quick guide, owners manuals (I have 2 and the procedures are different in each) and all of the tips in this thread. Still nothing. I never get any messages from UConnnect that the FOB has been programmed, and, of course, they don't work. Also, I have set the Passive Entry on in UConnect and it doesn't appear to do anything either. That is, not only does it not impact the programming of the FOBs, but it doesn't cause the set to move when entering/exiting the car.

I've spent 2 hours trying to get these programmed. Very frustrating.
 
#19 ·
The procedure in post #2 worked on my 2011 Overland. For some reason my Jeep had forgotten my key fob as far as the memory was concerned. My wife's, #2, worked but mine, #1, would not.

All is right with the world now.
 
#21 ·
Worked for me on our Trailhawk and our WK SRT.

The Trailhawk literally adjusts EVERYTHING. I have the touch screen set to my phone BT audio & the touch screen icons arranged my way, and when my wife uses her fob it changes to her favorite radio station and puts the screen icons how she had them. Amazing what 12 years between vehicles does for the tech. LOL
 
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