Will this work? Ignition key question
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 63
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From: Cochranville, PA
I had exactly the same problem. Bought an ‘09 with one key. Long story but dealer could not program a new key. I got J-scan and programmed them myself for 1/10 what the dealer wanted $$$. If you search here on the forums you’ll find my thread and further comments.
I tried the hide a key trick and it did not work on my Jeep.
J-scan is what you need!
Sorry, just saw this thread was resurrected from way back. I think you need one working key to use J-scan to make more. If you have one you are good to go. If you have none it is dealer time as far as I know.
I tried the hide a key trick and it did not work on my Jeep.
J-scan is what you need!
Sorry, just saw this thread was resurrected from way back. I think you need one working key to use J-scan to make more. If you have one you are good to go. If you have none it is dealer time as far as I know.
Last edited by Skytow; Feb 15, 2021 at 06:40 PM. Reason: Added details
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 10
Likes: 4
From: West Virginia
I apologize I’m a few years late to the game, but the time has finally came. I only received 1 key from the dealer with my JK. I finally managed to lose it, presuming in a driveway covered in snow. I just learned the wonders of JScan few months ago, and have been wanting to make a new key... but of course haven’t yet. How should I go about getting a replacement key/programming..? I can have a locksmith make a new key for me, will that allow me to turn the ignition on to be able to see the pin and program the key? Or does the key I’m using have to be pre programmed before hand i.e. the one I lost.. I’m open to any suggestions. Thanks!
Last edited by rockhousebadboy; Feb 21, 2021 at 01:46 PM.