Key replacement Jeep Grand Cherokee

So I just got a New to me 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

It only came with one key I'd like get more but it's my understanding you have to get them dealer/locksmith made unless you have 2 Keys already then you can do a self program . ( supposed to be an anti valet thief measure )


Any one ever done this and have a price point?

OR any suggestions of a locksmith since I'm sure the dealer wants an arm and a leg....


Also anyone know of a salvage yard that will come tow away a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a blown front drive shaft and a hole in the tranny and give me the best value ? It's located in Erie ....

Don't quote me, but I don't think early WKs had e-keys. If not, you can just get copies made at Ace. If it is a smart key, then you're going to have to cough up the dough.

Also, does the ZJ have a 5.2L motor, or a 4.0?

The Key is a Sentry Guard Key ( transponder chip) and has the "integrated" Remote so yeah I know it takes a smith or the stealership to make a copy.


The Zj is a V8 5.2 Motor was fine.. ate about a quart of oil every 3k , 256K miles on it .


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the zj also has a new cat only 400 miles on it ....

Home Depot makes keys for vehicles- computerized ones, too. I have a GJC. I think it cost around $70.

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Originally Posted by TheGrey

Home Depot makes keys for vehicles- computerized ones, too. I have a GJC. I think it cost around $70.

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Good to know.... What year is yours ? ( and I assume you mean JGC ...Jeep Grand Cherokee) LOL

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Originally Posted by TheGrey

Home Depot makes keys for vehicles- computerized ones, too. I have a GJC. I think it cost around $70.

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Very good to know... cause I'm one with just one key myself for Heep [Beer]

I remember reading that Ace / Home Depot etc. can "clone" the sentry key cards, meaning you'll end up with an exact working copy of your key. This won't work for programming any additional keys because the system thinks that you just stuck the same key in there twice. But if you just need another key, the $60-70 is probably a lot better than the hundreds a dealer will charge.

Kade there are a few mobile locksmith that can do keys/transponders. Google can help, I'm not near the office or I'd have an idea who I have used for a few of the office cars.


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

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Originally Posted by clublights

Good to know.... What year is yours ? ( and I assume you mean JGC ...Jeep Grand Cherokee) LOL

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LOL! I was typing around a cat in my lap. Yes, my Jeep is a 2002.

The stealership wants 182 for just the key!!!! Another 40 to program it Jesus

True Value hardware has key for around $20 here in Pueblo. I think you program the key by inserting unprogrammed key within 15 seconds of removing programmed key.

Or $25 on ebay

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Originally Posted by clublights

The Key is a Sentry Guard Key ( transponder chip) and has the "integrated" Remote so yeah I know it takes a smith or the stealership to make a copy.


The Zj is a V8 5.2 Motor was fine.. ate about a quart of oil every 3k , 256K miles on it .


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the zj also has a new cat only 400 miles on it ....

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Ah ha.

Well, when you say a hole in the tranny, are you talking about just the pan, or is the valve body shot?

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Originally Posted by ZERO THEORY

Ah ha.

Well, when you say a hole in the tranny, are you talking about just the pan, or is the valve body shot?

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not sure to be honest i think it's the side of the trans itself... when the front shaft let go it flopped around and pow...... when i saw the tranny fliud pouring out i gave up called a tow and bought a new one LOL ..

I'm only looking for scrap or slightly better out if it.... 300-400 and i'd be happy i think ...

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Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy

True Value hardware has key for around $20 here in Pueblo. I think you program the key by inserting unprogrammed key within 15 seconds of removing programmed key.

Or $25 on ebay

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the key is one of these : Attachment 59035


Amazon has them for 45 for a pair .... and has good reviews.. I just called the Dealer they will program both for 35 bucks while they are doing some recall work just gunna go that path


Unless someone knows a better intown.. give a fellow gunny some work..but pay slightly more price

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Originally Posted by clublights

not sure to be honest i think it's the side of the trans itself... when the front shaft lt got flopped around and pow...... when i saw the nanny fliud pouring out i gave up called a tow and bought a new one LOL ..

I'm only looking for scrap or slightly better out if it.... 300-400 and i'd be happy i think ...

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Let me mull that over, I might just take you up on it.

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Originally Posted by ZERO THEORY

Let me mull that over, I might just take you up on it.

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Hella t the rate it's taking me to buy keys.. I might trade the whole thing for a pair of keys! LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMtPywqtl8

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Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMtPywqtl8

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The video is if you have both original keys.
the OP states that he has only One original key.........

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Originally Posted by SideShow Bob

The video is if you have both original keys.
the OP states that he has only One original key.........

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And that video features a WJ anyway.

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Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMtPywqtl8

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Originally Posted by SideShow Bob

The video is if you have both original keys.
the OP states that he has only One original key.........

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Originally Posted by ZERO THEORY

And that video features a WJ anyway.

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yup Gota have two keys to self program ....


One thing of buying used .. only got one key .... If I had two I'd not need more. but figure if buying might as well get two now .