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NASTF CertifiedWhich Key Does Your LHS Take?
A plain metal key with no electronics inside. We cut it to match your ignition and door cylinders on-site. No programming required, no scan tools, no waiting.
Two separate pieces: a transponder ignition key that communicates with the factory immobilizer, and a four-button remote fob for keyless entry. Both need to be paired to your specific car. We handle both steps on-site with dealer-grade programming equipment.
How Chrysler LHS Keys Evolved from 1995 to 2001
Mechanical Key Only (1995-1997)
The earliest LHS models kept things simple. Your 1995 to 1997 car uses a plain cut metal key with no chip and no remote attached. There's nothing to program, nothing to pair, and no electronics to worry about. We cut the key to fit your ignition and door locks right there on the street, and you're driving again in minutes. For San Diego owners of these earlier cars, a spare is about as straightforward as automotive key work gets.
Transponder Key with Keyless Entry Remote (1999-2001)
The 1999 to 2001 LHS added two separate pieces of hardware: a transponder ignition key and a four-button keyless entry remote fob. The fob runs on a CR2032 or dual CR2016 battery and handles lock, unlock, trunk, and panic. The ignition key carries a transponder chip that the factory immobilizer has to recognize before the engine will start. Those are two distinct systems, and both need to be properly paired to your car. The remote portion can sometimes be handled on-board if you have a working fob, which helps keep the cost down.
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Common Chrysler LHS Key and Ignition Problems
Floor Shifter and Ignition Park Interlock Wear
On 1995 to 2001 LHS models, the interlock mechanism that links the floor shifter to the ignition cylinder can wear out over time. When it does, you might find the key slides out before the shifter is fully in park, or the shifter moves when it shouldn't. It's a known wear issue on these cars. If your key is releasing too easily or the shifter feels sloppy, call us before the situation becomes a safety problem. We serve the full San Diego County area and can take a look on-site.
Remote Fob Battery and Contact Corrosion
When your 1999 to 2001 LHS remote stops responding, the CR2032 or CR2016 battery is the first thing to check. But on a lot of the fobs we see in San Diego, the real culprit is corroded battery contacts rather than a dead cell. Moisture finds its way in, especially in cars that sit outdoors, and the contacts oxidize. We inspect the contacts and circuit board before suggesting a full fob replacement, because a careful cleaning sometimes brings a fob back to full function without spending a dollar more.
Ignition Switch Internal Failure
A no-start or stalling condition on a 1995 to 1998 LHS isn't always a key problem. The ignition switch itself can wear internally on these models, causing the car to behave as though the key isn't being read even when the key is perfectly fine. Before recommending a new key, we diagnose the switch on-site. There's no point paying for a new transponder key if the underlying switch is the real issue. We carry the tools to check this wherever you are in San Diego County, from I-5 corridor neighborhoods to communities along the 805.
New Key Won't Start the Car
Buying a key blank online, getting it cut at a hardware store, and then finding the LHS won't start is a frustration we hear about regularly in San Diego. On 1999 to 2001 models with the factory immobilizer, the transponder chip inside the key has to be matched to your car using dealer-grade programming equipment. The remote buttons and the transponder are separate functions. A key that was never programmed to your vehicle is just a shaped piece of metal as far as the ignition is concerned. We handle the full pairing on-site and test everything before we pack up.
Can You Program a Chrysler LHS Key at Home?
If you have a 1995 to 1997 LHS, there's nothing to program. These cars use a plain mechanical key with no electronics. You only need a properly cut blank, and that's it.
If you have a 1999 to 2001 LHS and still have one working remote fob, you can program the buttons on a new fob yourself. Turn the ignition to on, hold the unlock button for ten seconds, then press the panic button for one second while still holding unlock, then release both. When the car chimes, press any button on the new fob. This covers the lock, unlock, trunk, and panic functions on the remote only.
Programming the transponder chip so the engine will actually start is a different matter. On 1999 to 2001 models, that step requires a scan tool. If you have two already-programmed keys, insert the first and turn to on for five seconds, remove it, insert the second for five seconds, then insert the new key for five seconds. Timing each step precisely matters. If you're down to one key or no keys at all, a locksmith with dealer-grade programming equipment is the only path forward.
What a Chrysler LHS Key Actually Costs in San Diego
Every quote includes the key blank, on-site cutting, programming where applicable, and mobile service anywhere in San Diego County. No hidden fees added at the vehicle.
EZ Car Keyz vs. the Dealer for Your LHS
Getting a spare cut today is the cheapest insurance you can buy against losing your only key down the road.
Skip the Dealer - Call (619) 876-1271How It Works
Call or Text Us
Tell us your exact LHS model year and what's going on. We'll give you a straight answer on what's needed and what it costs.
We Drive to You
Anywhere in San Diego County, whether you're near I-5, the 805, or anywhere in between. No tow required.
Cut, Program, and Test
We cut your new Chrysler key on-site using the Xhorse Condor or Xhorse Dolphin, program it to your LHS with dealer-grade programming equipment, and verify every function before we leave.
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Did You Know?
The 2001 Chrysler LHS was one of the last full-size sedans Chrysler built before retiring the nameplate, which has made it a quiet favorite among collectors who appreciate large American sedans. The four-button remote fob introduced on the late-model LHS became a standard piece of hardware across several Chrysler vehicles of that era and remains one of the more commonly replaced fobs we see in San Diego to this day.
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