Fishnwire Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I didn't get a spare when I bought my Jeep second-hand. The dealership has them, but like everything else, they want an arm and a leg for them. Does anyone know if you can order them online? I know I'd still have to get it programmed at the dealership but I was hoping to avoid their ridiculous mark-up on the blank itself. The other thing I'd consider is having the electronics that recognize the chip removed and bypassed so that any properly cut key will work in the ignition. Perhaps it can be programmed out in the vehicle’s computer? Can anyone shed any light on the feasibility of doing such a thing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'd like to know the same thing, hopefully someone can shed some light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 checked a few places here locally, speed glass and some of the other detail shops, and they say no. It has to be programmed for your car by the dealer. Security reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 You can buy them on line blank Had to do this for the wifes Liberty You need 2, lots of instruction on line how to program them get them for about 14 dollars, 112 to get them at dealership its easy to do its just turning the ignition on and off you need the one you have plus 2 more once you program the new keys stash the original you need this one or you will not be able to program anymore keys you cant copy of a copy Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I bought mine for under $20 on eBay. It comes with instructions for programming, took me under 1 min to program. To bypass the chip, you can sacrifice a key and attach it close to the ignition switch, this is what i did to my last car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I get spares for the work vehicles at a local shop. They did the chipped ones no problem for around $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 ebay is a great place to buy them cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The locksmith in North Bay does them. Perhaps your local locksmith can do them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a Buick Lasabre and had the security system overrid,now I can start it with an ordinary key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a Buick Lasabre and had the security system overrid,now I can start it with an ordinary key. You can have ordinary keys made from your original then just tape the original chipped key underneath the dash close to the ignition (this will override the security system) and you're good to go if you want to save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 You can have ordinary keys made from your original then just tape the original chipped key underneath the dash close to the ignition (this will override the security system) and you're good to go if you want to save a few bucks. Not necessarily true Billy Bob. Depends on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Not necessarily true Billy Bob. Depends on the system. You're probably right but definitely worth a try..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 im in the same boat with my 04 Jeep GC, lost my spare set now im stuck with one set. I wanted to get another made but the dealer wanted 150 for the key alone !! I looked into it online and found i need 2 keys to program a 3rd. If you only have one key your pretty much screwed like me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 $300.00 for a Dodge Charge key, I've been all over the place trying to get one. They told me it's a dealer item. If you find one other than the dealer, chances it can't be programed, your wasting your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) I'm in the same boat, need 2 keys to program for the Expedition. Man I hope I don't lose the key......then again I can probably replace the entire ignition system for the price of the keys! Edited March 1, 2011 by Bubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just a note if your thinking of taping a key near the switch and using a non chipped key, if a thief tries to steal your vehicle you are making his life a lot easier by bypassing the anti-theft device.Also as was already stated this wont work on all systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just a note if your thinking of taping a key near the switch and using a non chipped key, if a thief tries to steal your vehicle you are making his life a lot easier by bypassing the anti-theft device.Also as was already stated this wont work on all systems. But at the price of $3 to have a non-chip key made isn't it worth the gamble....BTW they can steal the car either way and some cars need to be stolen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 When I bought the Ford in October the salesman told me a chipped key cost about $72. But I didn't actually inquire with the parts desk. Guess if he was right then that dealer is offering a deal at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I've seen Canadian Tire have a display about chipped keys and they tell you what kind of chip it is and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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