Shop deprogrammed my remote keys!

[jeeper_nick]

Took my 2005 Libby (1J4GL58K75W509543) in for an oil change at a local shop last week, and they also replaced the battery, which was on warrantee. Their batter minder may have failed, because I had to reset the clock when I got in the unlocked Jeep (oddly, the radio presets were still intact). Later that day, I tried to unlock the doors with the keyfob, and nothing happened. I got my second keyfob and got the same results.

I got in the Jeep manually (BEEP BEEP BEEP) and tried the "programming a new fob" sequence, which oddly allowed me to lock / unlock the doors as long as the other key was in the ignition and in the 'on' position. If there is no key in the ignition, neither kew works.

What can be done if I have two seemingly deprogrammed keys? What would have caused this to happen, and how can I fix it?

 

[rockymountain]

Only thing I know is that the mopar radios lose the time when they get disconnected but they do keep the presets. They totally disconnected the power. That shouldn't deprogram your key fobs tho.

 

[Jeepman56]

Says you need one working but with your 1st key in the ignition and turned to acc/on like you said it may be worth a try anyway I guess.

ATTENTION: You MUST HAVE one working remote to add one more to the system.
If you do not have one working remote right now then these instructions will not work.
You will have to have a Locksmith or dealership use a computer to program the first
remote for you.

1. Press LOCK button 5 times at 2 second intervals to resynchronize remote.

2. Insert key into the ignition switch. Turn ignition to the RUN position (as far as you can
go without cranking engine). Wait for ignition chimes to stop.

3. Using the working remote, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the remote for 4 to 10
seconds.

4. Within the specified 4 to 10 seconds, continue pressing the UNLOCK button and then
press the PANIC button ( on the programmed remote ) for 1 second and release both
buttons. A chime will sound to indicate that the remote programming mode has been
entered ( allow 3 seconds for chime to sound ).

5. Within 30 seconds of the chime, press and release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
simultaneously then press and release just the UNLOCK button on the same remote.
A chime will sound indicating the remote has been programmed. Press and release
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously and then press the UNLOCK button on
each new remote you wish to program at this time. A chime will sound afer each
additional remote is programmed.

6. Turn the ignition OFF and remove key.

7. Test Remotes.