2000 Montero Sport LS Remote Fob part number?

[burlyls]

Bought a great SUV but need the remote. Ebay lists many but which is correct for this vehicle? Also how to program it?

Thanks for help and knowledge.

[emersonhart13]

I thought these needed to be dealer programmed?

[burlyls]

I am not sure. That's why I was asking here.

Thanks.

[colted]

There are 2 FCC IDs for the montero :OUCG8D-522M-A and OUCG8D-525M-A

But for the 2000, I think you need the 522M-A. Pls. refer to this thread:
msport97.proboards.com/thread/3136/keyless-entry-remote-help

[burlyls]

I called Dealer. They said part number is MR587977. They want $199.85 plus tax and another $75 to program it. YIKES!!

Local locksmith can supply and program it for $119. Ebay sells for about $60.

Is there a HOW TO or DIY programming for the 2000?

[dclambertt]

I bought a couple of used fobs on eBay for $35 each.

I think this is how I did it. I do remember having to turn the ignition key on and off very quickly 3 times to get this procedure to work.

web.archive.org/web/20070912020027/http://www.monterosportonline.com/diy-int1.html

[youngblood]

Did the programing change with the 2001 MS ? I did mine but not sure about the 2000 model

[dclambertt]

Dunno. The DIY doesn't specify year.

[burlyls]

Thank you to all who have helped with this issue. To date money has gone from about $300.00 to the dealer to about $50.00. That is the power of the forums. Makes me feel all warm and happy! (not often IYKWIM).

I expect to be a constant member reading and helping where I can. My wife wants to "find a hill" but in San Diego all hills are covered with buildings. Can't drive on the beach (unless you have a lifeguard truck). I know of some OHV areas but as a newbie do not wanna look like one if I can help it. Montero Sport is not hard core but I just wanna have fun in the new to me.

Thanks again for all your help. We will see soon, prolly with more dumb questions.

[youngblood]

No dumb questions here, you will not find a better forum on the net, where people are willing to help with sharing their knowledge about these trucks than here.