2002 liberty key fob programming

So I have a 2002 liberty I inherited from my uncle. It had a blown head gasket and quite a few other issues that I have already fixed. The next thing I need to address is the keyless entry. I do not have a working key fob so I bought a universal at auto zone and when trying to program it it tells me that I need the original working one to program the new one. Is there a way I can program the new one without the dealers assistance? The reason I ask this is because I went to my local jeep dealership and they informed me that this year model was older than what their system was capable of programming and they couldn't help me. Every time I unlock and open the door it sets off the alarm and I have to quickly turn the key on to stop the alarm. Please help....

Have you tried a locksmith?

I have a used Jeep Liberty 2003. Dealer wants 2 to 3 hundred dolars for one new key. Is this normal for Jeeps.

Ray Mahoney said:

I have a used Jeep Liberty 2003. Dealer wants 2 to 3 hundred dolars for one new key. Is this normal for Jeeps.

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Try a locksmith. I paid $129 to get a new key cut and programmed.

I've heard £400 mentioned for other, newer makes.

However, dear, old fashioned thing that I am, I can live without gimmicks like keyless entry (& most things cars didn't have, or need, for the 1st 100 years) - if the alarm's the problem, disconnect it.

I used one of these for a 2003 about one month ago and it worked flawlessly. Much cheaper than the dealer. I only had the key with the chip in the head and had the same issue. Now I have a keyless FOB and a key with a chip.