I purchased chip keys from ebay last week for around $15, took them to Ace Hardware and paid $2 to have it cut. Went out in the parking lot and programmed it using the original two keys and everything works great. All for less than 20 bucks! This key does not have the power door buttons on it but it is nice because it is the size of a regular key and not the big obnoxious key that comes with the Jeep.

 

Can you guys please share what sellers you've bought the keys from on eBay? It would be nice to go with a source we know is good.

Thanks!

 

Wal-mart makes keys with chips in them now, check them out.

 

i guess they figure, if there is no doors and no alarm system, they might try and put some theft deterents on it.

 

Yup, I bought my "rock" key from the internet and had it cut by a local locksmith.
No need to be raped by the dealer if you have two working chip keys.
(I would recommend EVERYONE have 3 working chip keys at all times, so a lost key can be replaced without getting cornholed.)
I also have a couple spare non-chip keys for their compact size and the need to get in the glovebox/console with a key in the ignition or keep a key with minimal clothes on. The non-chip keys are also good for kids that want to listen to the radio while you're in the store.

 

I picked up keys from two different people on ebay and both worked fine.

chapstick4 has "2007 - 2009 Jeep Wrangler + Unlimited Transponder key" for $15 and MyKeyLess has "07 08 2007 2008 JEEP WRANGLER + 4X4 KEY+PROGRAM" for $10.

To program a third key, you must have the two other working keys. If you don't, you have to go to the dealer to have it done.

 

Make certain you get the correct key. There are different keys for different JKs, depending on whether you have the alarm system or not.

 

Can you elaborate? Been looking to add a few spare keys and I only see them referenced on Ebay by vehicle model and year.

 

This chip thing, does it only work when the battery is in the key?

 

Gosh, I can't believe that I can't find one supplier who lists both key variants.

Anyway, here are the two key variants--they are NOT compatible ...

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