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Q: How much harder is it to replace the remote when I've lost all of them versus just adding a spare?

On a 1996 Concorde, less complicated than you'd expect compared to modern vehicles. The keyless entry system on this car is not tied into an immobilizer the way newer platforms are, so there's no PIN extraction, no module relearn, and no all-keys-lost procedure in the same sense. You're re-pairing a remote to the receiver, not unlocking an encrypted key memory.

Q: Are aftermarket remotes for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde reliable, or should I stick with OEM?

Aftermarket units for this generation vary a lot. Some work fine. Others have shells that look right but use receiver components that won't hold pairing or have weak signal range out of the box. The risk on a mid-90s Chrysler remote is usually lower than on newer encrypted key systems, because the pairing process is simpler.

Q: My 1996 Concorde remote works but only from a few feet away. Is the fob dying?

Usually the CR2016 battery is on its way out. Short range is one of the first signs. These thin coin cells don't give much warning before they drop off, and a battery that reads okay on a basic tester can still be too weak to push a reliable signal at normal distance. Swap the battery first, make sure it's an actual CR2016 and seated flush, then retest from a normal distance.

Q: Can I program the 1996 Chrysler Concorde remote myself, or do I need a locksmith?

This is one of the vehicles where owner programming is actually doable. The mid-90s Chrysler keyless entry system on the Concorde has an onboard pairing sequence that doesn't require a scan tool or dealer equipment. It involves a specific sequence using the car's controls, and when done correctly, it puts the receiver into learn mode and accepts the new remote. The catch is the sequence has to be done right, in the right order, within a timing window.

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Out in Wildwood, a guy called me about a remote that had just gone dead. Three buttons, nothing responding, and he figured the whole fob was toast.

He'd already bought a replacement online. It showed up, looked right, same button layout, but he had no idea how to get it working. He asked if I could come out and program it.

I drove over and checked the unit he bought first. Wrong battery installed, a CR2032 wedged in where a CR2016 belongs. The back of the fob wasn't even closing flush. I swapped in the correct CR2016, confirmed the fit, and then walked through the onboard programming sequence with him so he could see exactly how it's done on this car. The 1996 Concorde supports an owner-accessible pairing procedure, no OBD port, no laptop, no dealer involvement.

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What is the cheapest way to replace the remote for a 1996 Chrysler Concorde?▼

Call a mobile locksmith before you even think about the dealer. The remote on this car is a keyless entry fob that operates independently from the ignition key, so replacement is simpler than on newer vehicles with integrated transponder systems. The 1996 Concorde also supports an onboard programming procedure, meaning a locksmith doesn't need to pull out a full diagnostic setup to pair the fob. That keeps the job quick and the cost down.