programming 2001 Montero keyless remote

Locate Data Line Connector (DLC) underneath drivers side dash. The DLC is usually located underneath the steering column. Looking straight into the cavities of the DLC, you will notice how the DLC is tapered on both ends.You need to work on the wide row of cavities.

Put keys in ignition and leave in the "OFF" position.

Make sure there are metal contacts in the terminals 1 and 4 of the DLC.(Numbers on DLC are very small and difficult to read. Mine was numbered from right to left 1-7 on bottom, or wide row.) Straighten out a paper-clip. Place one end of paper clip into terminal 1 and bend the other end to insert into terminal 4. (instructions said to use a jumper wire, but I used a paper-clip)

Very Quickly, within 10 seconds of inserting the paper-clip, turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and then back to OFF. (do this very quickly 3 times)

Doors will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you are in the programming mode.

Press the Lock button on the remote 3 times within 10 seconds.

Doors will unlock once

Disconnect paper-clip and remove key from ignition

After trying several unsuccessful methods, I purchased this set of instructions. I am a woman, with no knowlege about cars. If I can do this anyone can. This worked the first time. Good Luck!

Will these steps work for 2003 Montero Sport?

Dealer wants $199.00 for the remote & $80.00 for programming it!!

Thanks

Just to let all of you know, I bought 2 remotes off ebay, 1 for 12.99, 1 for 14.99, they are the original remotes and there in great condition. Just go to the dealer with your remotes, and for $40 they will program as many as you want. This will save you tons of money over buying them new through the dealer. Lets see, they wanted somewhere around $100 for 1 remote. Ha....Also, keys....Since anything over 2001 has those transponder remotes, you can find uncut keys for $20-50, instead of the $80 that the dealer wants. I found myself saving a lot of money through keys and remotes going through ebay.

Chase-

I just place a bit on ebay for 3 remotes w/ programming guide. Hope that I will save $40 trying to do it myself (providing I would win the bid).

"Make sure there are metal contacts in the terminals 1 and 4 of the DLC.(Numbers on DLC are very small and difficult to read. Mine was numbered from right to left 1-7 on bottom, or wide row.) Straighten out a paper-clip. Place one end of paper clip into terminal 1 and bend the other end to insert into terminal 4. (instructions said to use a jumper wire, but I used a paper-clip)"
Is there any risk of shorting a fuse, (I have a Pajero 2003 import)?

I have an 2002 montero sport. The method posted here was the same as teh manual. It doesn't work for me. Tried several times, even had two people (one to do the paperclip and one at steering wheel).