How do you program a new remote to work on your 98 dodge caravan?

Answer 1

(95, 97, 98 & 99 Chry. T&C / Caravan, Grand caravan Follow the steps below (RKE Module Pin out diagram needed, info can be found on this forum) PREPPING:

1. Remove the upper dash panel to reveal the RKE Module

2. Unplug the RKE module (Some models have 2 plugs (ie. early Intrepids, eagles ect.)

3. Locate the GROUND & PROGRAM ENABLE WIRES. (Check forum for wire colors/location) these varies by year & model) ****Steps 3a, 3b & 3c IS OPTIONAL (For ease of FUTURE Programming)****

3a. Run a Double Conductor Wire (16 or 18 awg) from the RKE Module (in dash) to any location BELOW the dash panel or glove compartment for easy access.

3b. Splice one wire to the PROGRAM ENABLE wire and splice the other wire to the GROUND wire (THIS Ground Wire is PREFERED) on the RKE Module connector. (MARK which one is the PGM ENABLE WIRE at BOTH ENDS with tape or a marker)

3c. Below the dash connect a S.P.S.T. (Single Pole Single Throw) Toggle switch to the 2 wires. (Note which position is ON/CLOSED) Programming an Initial RKE Remote

4.With Keyless Entry Remote(s) in hand Close ALL Doors insuring alarm is DISABLED (If appl.).

5. Turn the Iignition Key to the ON position (DO NOT START)

6. Ground the RKE Modules Program Enable Wire.

For those whom install the switch toggle it to the CLOSED or ON Position.

7. Press and hold the unlock button on ANY REMOTE and HOLD IT. (You will hear a chime)

8. Release the button and press it again (single press) on the 1st remote. (You MAY hear a chime again)

9. Press ANY Button on the next remote. This is #2 (You will hear a chime)

10. Press ANY button on additional remotes (IF NEEDED) (you will hear a chime)

11. When finished Turn the Ignition Key OFF

12. Remove the GROUND from the RKE Module's PROGRAM ENABLE Wire or turn the toggle switch off.

13. Test each remote to see if it works.

NOTE: If there is a problem with programming you may need to:

a. Remove the GROUND from the RKE Modules PGM Enable wire BEFORE turning off the Ignition Key.

b. Ground the PGM Enable wire BEFORE turning ON the Ignition Key

c. After hearing the 1st chime imediatle press any key on the remote and once that chime is heard imeduiatly press any key on the next remote. ect.

d. Do NOT leave this terminal grounded! or the toggle switch ON/CLOSED WHATS HAPPENING:

Physically Grounding the RKE Modules PROGRAM ENABLE Terminal does the SAME thing as the BCM (Body Control Module) does to the RKE Module when the scan tool/dealer tool "Enables RKE Remote Programming" You are simply grounding the PGM Enable terminal instead of the BCM doing it via the scan tool. Now ENJOY Locking & Unlocking you vehicle via the Remote!