Key replacement Jeep Grand Cherokee

[clublights]

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 ....

[ZERO THEORY]

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?

[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 .


*edit*

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

[ZERO THEORY]

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 .


*edit*

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

Ah ha.

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

[clublights]

Ah ha.

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

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 ...

[ZERO THEORY]

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 ...

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

[TheGrey]

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

[clublights]

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

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

[TheGrey]

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

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

[clublights]

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