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Offline M T

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i need a key... or two!
« on: March 06, 2010, 09:25:54 AM »
I only have 1 key for my 2004 TJ.  It is a transponder key.  I need another key (from dealership?) in order to make any additional keys.  I would like a key that says JEEP, but really don't want to pay nearly 150.00 from the dealership!!!  Anybody have any suggestions?
2004 TJ Sport RME
31" Goodyear MT/R's

Offline FiEND

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Re: i need a key... or two!
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2010, 09:39:51 AM »
ebay
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Offline fug

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Re: i need a key... or two!
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2010, 09:40:00 AM »
Ebay ... but with only 1 key you're still going to need a dealership to program the new key unfortunately
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Offline M T

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Re: i need a key... or two!
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2010, 09:58:36 AM »
that's what I was afraid of  :'(
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31" Goodyear MT/R's

Offline morerpmfred

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Re: i need a key... or two!
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2010, 10:12:14 AM »
Any Garage with a skanner the is current with all the subsriptions like mac or snapon should be able to do it for you.

Offline cLAY

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Re: i need a key... or two!
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2010, 07:14:20 PM »
When I bought my truck the dealer only had one key for it. I made them cut and program a 2nd one as part of the deal. The sales guy was sure cheesed when he learned later how much it cost!

Right after I bought it I ordered a 3rd key off ebay and got a local shop to cut it. They were hesitant at first but I convinced them I wouldn't hold them responsible if it didn't work. Then since I already had 2 programmed keys I was able to program a third myself.

After you get a 2nd key made I'd buy a 3rd one off ebay and do what I did.

Also you can just get a regular key cut that will open the doors, it just won't start the vehicle. Handy if you lock the chipped key in the vehicle and just need to get in.
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