Tipm replacement wont shift out of park?

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
202,568 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JPEREZ0828
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First i was having starting issues randomly and would have to try a few times switching it to the on position.
Now my jeep starts but wont shift out of park unless i use the shift lock lever.
Brought it to a mechanic and he ran diagnostics and concluded it was a bad tipm. He quoted me 1500.
I’m wondering can I install this myself? Do i need it flashed and what part should i buy i keep seeing multiple parts with different part numbers?
My vin is 1J4RR4GG3BC523029
Jan 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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KRAKENAUTO
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Unless you order it preprogrammed no. It's easy to install BUT must be programmed to vehicle in order to operate.
Jan 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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