Car Alarms: 1997 cherokee no key fob, side kick panel, infinity gold

Question
i have purchased a salvage 1997 cherokee 4.00ltre auto with the infinity gold system, i did not get the key fob, i have key that opens the doors ok but i cannot start the vehicle, can you tell me if it is a fob or is it the 2 key system, the local dealer has informed me i need to take it to them for coding, the dash all lights up but when you go to start, nothing, can you help please, i am in the uk, thanks.

Answer
It's both. If you plan on using the Jeep's system,
then yes, the dealer will need to code the keyfob
to your system.

If however, you want to disable the factory
system permanantly, locate the OEM Alarm Disarm
Wire VIOLET/YELLOW(-) IN THE DRIVERS SIDE
KICK PANEL. splice a wire into it, and ground it.

This should allow you to start the truck. Then
tell Jeep to take a leap, and get a decent system
for the Cherokee.

If this is an aftermarket alarm with starter kill,
try this:

Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the
valet/overide button, found under the
dash area, (push button, spring loaded)
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes on solid,
and the siren chirps once.

(Your valet switch might be the toggle
(on/off) type. in this case, key on,
flip switch in opposite direction,
then turn the key off.)

This should reset the alarm, and reset
the grounded relay on the starter wire,
allowing you to start the engine.

At this point, the only thing working would
be the keyless entry from the alarm,
if it came equipped that way.

Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to usable armed mode.
You may get 2 chirps, confirming it,
and the lights may flash twice as well.

That should do it.
If you want to remove it at this point,
take it to your neighborhood installer
for this, or buy the wiring chart
(Go to: www.vehiclewires.com)
for the vehicle, and reverse engineer it wire
by wire, until safely removed.

If it does not work out this way,
you will have to replace the system
with one you know how to operate
and what to expect. Don't want to
get stuck in another bad situation.

Let me know what happens.

Robert Martin/CEO-ALARMTEK
www.CARALARMINSTALLER.com