LockSmith for an Auto Key Fob?

[Principal Skinr]

Anyone know a locksmith in the west side of Indy area that would have a decent price for a replacement key fob? I just got quoted $290 from a locksmith for a new replacement key fob for my 2021 Jeep Gladiator. That's not good, but is better than the dealer, who will want around $330.

Any help is appreciated. A couple guys on the Gladiator forum in other states said they got them for at or under $200. I'd love to find one around here that could do that deal.

Thanks!

 

[Lpherr]

Anyone know a locksmith in the west side of Indy area that would have a decent price for a replacement key fob? I just got quoted $290 from a locksmith for a new replacement key fob for my 2021 Jeep Gladiator. That's not good, but is better than the dealer, who will want around $330.

Any help is appreciated. A couple guys on the Gladiator forum in other states said they got them for at or under $200. I'd love to find one around here that could do that deal.

Thanks!

With the Maxcare, we are allowed one replacement at no cost. We were told they run around $600 at the dealer.
We haven't got a replacement yet, but we will before the Maxcare runs out.

 

[Principal Skinr]

With the Maxcare, we are allowed one replacement at no cost. We were told they run around $600 at the dealer.
We haven't got a replacement yet, but we will before the Maxcare runs out.

That is good to know. I have a lifetime Maxcare warranty on my 2018 JL, but not on this 2021 Gladiator, unfortunately.

 

[greg]

Try auto parts stores or Battery plus…. Maybe they can

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I'm not on the West side, but in Anderson the True Value hardware cuts keys and is the best and cheapest place to get fobs, maybe you have an Ace True Value that also cuts keys nearby.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I'm not on the West side, but in Anderson the True Value hardware cuts keys and is the best and cheapest place to get fobs, maybe you have an Ace True Value that also cuts keys nearby.

Do they program them, too?

 

[BroodXI]

Anyone know a locksmith in the west side of Indy area that would have a decent price for a replacement key fob? I just got quoted $290 from a locksmith for a new replacement key fob for my 2021 Jeep Gladiator. That's not good, but is better than the dealer, who will want around $330.

Any help is appreciated. A couple guys on the Gladiator forum in other states said they got them for at or under $200. I'd love to find one around here that could do that deal.

Thanks!

i had an issue with getting this done with a Volvo i bought the kid. No one other than the dealer wanted to touch cutting, programming the chip, or doing the fob. I ended up doing something like this video, and still came out ahead after purchasing the side cutter and a maxtel? programmer.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Google has a bunch like this,

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I got a replacement like this for the Wife's Dodge and the Dealer (Dodge + Jeep) Programed it for $30

 

[Gingerbeardman]

Do they program them, too?

On the equinox fancy key it was pretty basic, but they did program it, yes. Something about turning the ignition on and it recognized the new key or something.

 

[WanderingSol07]

I would try Ace Hardware first.

 

[bobzilla]

Try auto parts stores or Battery plus…. Maybe they can

They do not.

 

[bobzilla]

Do they program them, too?

No and finding someone to program them gets difficult. I went through this when we added spare keys to the wife’s push button Rio. I could get the key, fob for $30. Getting it cut was an act of congress and getting someone to program a key they didn’t sell was even more difficult. Luckily I had a friend who had a scanner that could relearn those because they’re fairly easy. Other vehicles can be a nightmare

 

[jkaetz]

Car "keys" have become as bad as DRM. They cause more problems for legitimate owners than for the criminals that steal the cars.

Probably just as well looking into buying the equipment to code the keys yourself than pay a dealer or locksmith to do the job.

 

[laf]

So grateful that right now, I can get a key cut at home depot for free and do the programming on the fob myself. I have Ford 2010-2016's but I am interested in what happens. I'm sure a new car is in my future and having 2 keys now means I can program a 3rd/4th/etc key myself. But I don't think that's the case with cars past 2018 usually. I hope there's some tool you can borrow from Orilleys or Pep Boys that lets you scan and program the rfid chip on a replacement fob to the car computer like that video above references.

 

[indyblue]

Did you lose the only FOB or do you just have a non-functional one?

If you have one, you can just transfer the key to a new FOB. Then you should just need to register the FOB with the vehicle. i.e. on my Corvette I can register a new FOB by going through a long learning procedure that involves sticking the key in the trunk lock and turning it on-off-on several times until the dash beeps, wait for a 10 minute count-down timer on the dash and repeat 2 more times (30 minutes total). The new FOB is now registered can be used for driver custom memory settings.

I'd check the factory service manual for that vehicle to see if there is a similar procedure.

EDIT: I see after 2017 jeep increased the security algorithms and an electronic programming device is necessary - bummer.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Google has a bunch like this,

2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator Keyless Entry Remote Oht1130261 68292944aa 4

Please verify fitment below for model years 2018 2019 2020 2021 Quality OEM Used Auto Parts at a Quality Price. In stock Door Mirrors, Climate Controls, Power Window Switches, ECU and much more. Check out our oemusedautoparts1.com store for more parts. Item specifics Condition: NEEDS TO BE...

oemusedautoparts1.com

I got a replacement like this for the Wife's Dodge and the Dealer (Dodge + Jeep) Programed it for $30

Wow, I'm going to investigate that!

 

[Principal Skinr]

Did you lose the only FOB or do you just have a non-functional one?

If you have one, you can just transfer the key to a new FOB. Then you should just need to register the FOB with the vehicle. i.e. on my Corvette I can register a new FOB by going through a long learning procedure that involves sticking the key in the trunk lock and turning it on-off-on several times until the dash beeps, wait for a 10 minute count-down timer on the dash and repeat 2 more times (30 minutes total). The new FOB is now registered can be used for driver custom memory settings.

I'd check the factory service manual for that vehicle to see if there is a similar procedure.

EDIT: I see after 2017 jeep increased the security algorithms and an electronic programming device is necessary - bummer.

The dealership lost the Fob.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Google has a bunch like this,

2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator Keyless Entry Remote Oht1130261 68292944aa 4

Please verify fitment below for model years 2018 2019 2020 2021 Quality OEM Used Auto Parts at a Quality Price. In stock Door Mirrors, Climate Controls, Power Window Switches, ECU and much more. Check out our oemusedautoparts1.com store for more parts. Item specifics Condition: NEEDS TO BE...

oemusedautoparts1.com

I got a replacement like this for the Wife's Dodge and the Dealer (Dodge + Jeep) Programed it for $30

I just ordered that. Will it come with a blank key, or will I need to purchase that, too?

 

[Lpherr]

The dealership lost the Fob.

Then the dealership replaces the fob.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Then the dealership replaces the fob.

They are not a Jeep dealership. That's why they sent me a check.