also watch for security lamp on dash staying on

Thanks for posting your ordeal OP.

I hope my feeble brain remembers this thread and to look for that little red security light if it ever happens to me.

Me too.

I was completely unaware that the Jeep would lock out/disable starting with some number of failed attempts. I wonder exactly how many? Good to know, but I am sorry the OP had to pay to find out.

From what i discovered after 3 failed attempts its night night time. :doh: