Spare key....
02-27-2014, 07:09 PM
#14
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I went to have a spare key made today for my wife. Of course I drove her truck instead of the jeep, so after getting home it would slide into the key hole and ignition but that's it. No movement. So I drove the jeep back to the place that cut the key. Had another made and it worked! Kinda...it would unlock the doors and start the jeep....but after starting the jeep would die. Use my key it would start and run fine. Use the new cut key start and die. Over and over, any suggestions? 
02-27-2014, 07:28 PM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stoc...in-key-294821/
Prepare for sticker shock.
02-27-2014, 07:57 PM
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No worries olskoolcool. Sounds like we're in the same boat. I did not go to a locksmith earlier today,just Walmart because I thought it was just a normal key.
02-28-2014, 08:27 AM
#19
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There's a really simple check for whether the Jeep is receiving the proper codes from the key or not: A red light on your dash. It's next to the gas gauge and IS NOT labeled. It's just a red light that comes on when you first turn on the ignition, then goes off. Unless you have an improperly coded key. And all Jeep Wrangler JK keys are chipped, or they will not work. Period. No exception.
And, BTW, sometimes the Jeep will get into a funk with a good key and start, runs a few seconds, then dies nonsense. If it does, check for that UNLABELED red light next to the gas gauge. If it's staying on, disconnect the battery for a minute or so (less will work but why hurry?), then reconnect and it will probably start. Has happened to me twice in 134K miles on my '07.
And, BTW, sometimes the Jeep will get into a funk with a good key and start, runs a few seconds, then dies nonsense. If it does, check for that UNLABELED red light next to the gas gauge. If it's staying on, disconnect the battery for a minute or so (less will work but why hurry?), then reconnect and it will probably start. Has happened to me twice in 134K miles on my '07.
02-28-2014, 08:46 AM
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The dealership can make keys from your VIN if you do not have 2 keys. Just had a couple made for the daughter who only had 1 key and lost it. For the standard grey key cost was $112 for the key and $50 for the programing, and it did not matter if you have 1 key or 20 keys. The total cost to have it or them programed was $50. That is the price here in Lancaster Pa