Key fob died on 1997 grand cherokee no spare fob ,if i get new one does it need reprograming

SOURCE: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Locked

did you try calling a dealer sometimes they are the only ones that can reprogrm these things

SOURCE: setting memory seats on 1997 grand cherokee with key fob

I had the same problem and had to kinda figure it out on my own. I have a 98 grand cherokee and I think they should be the same. Inside the drivers door panel there are 3 buttons... a number 1 and number 2 and a SET button. Hold down the set button for a couple seconds then release. Then adjust your settings on your seat and mirrors to what you want...Then press # 1. If you have another person that will be driving the car do the same and press number 2...

The thing is...........There are 2 key chain things issued with each car...One will be the number 1 driver, the other one is the number 2 driver...So...I would program the number 1 driver first and see which key chain thing works...then you will know the other one will be for the number 2 driver.

Hope that made sense...It is a great feature once you finally figure it out. Sheri

SOURCE: How do you program a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee FOB?

if you have an original working fob and your owner's manual,it will explain procedure,otherwise will have to go to dealer to be programmed

SOURCE: I just purchased a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE FOB, PUSH SET THE SET BUTTON ON HTE DOORIF THE FOB IS BLACK IT IS 1 AND GRAY IS 2, SET THE SEAT THEN PUSH THAT NUMBER

SOURCE: How do you reprogram the key fob for a 2005 Jeep

Usually you need one operating one with the replacement and take it to a Jeep dealer