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The 1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ uses a plain mechanical key. No chip, no fob, no programming appointment. A locksmith either cuts a new key by code or decodes one of your locks and cuts to that. The key blank itself is a basic edge-cut style that most shops carry in stock. If you have even one working key, duplicating it is a walk-in job at most hardware stores, but a cut from code or from the lock gives you the cleanest result. Write down your key code if you ever find it on the original paperwork, because that number makes future copies trivial.
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Got a call from a guy in Granite Hills on a Tuesday. His 1997 Cherokee XJ had been sitting in the driveway for a few days because he lost his only key somewhere on a trail run. No spare, no key code written down anywhere, and he was not about to pay for a tow just to get a key made.

I drove out to him. The Cherokee was right there in his driveway, so no flatbed needed. I decoded the lock cylinder, pulled the cut spec from that, and had a working replacement cut on site. He was turning it over before I even packed my tools back up.

He mentioned he had called around before reaching me. One shop told him he needed to bring the vehicle in. Another wanted to charge a separate trip fee on top of the key cost. He had already started looking at tow quotes before a friend pointed him toward me.

The whole thing took maybe twenty-five minutes once I was in front of the Jeep. Simple job, done where the truck lived. That is usually how these go with the XJ generation.

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Marianne S.
Dec 2022
★★★★★

“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Alexx C.
Dec 2025
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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Do I have to go to the Jeep dealer to get a replacement key for a 1997 Cherokee?
No. The 1997 Cherokee XJ predates the key systems that require dealer-only programming, so a mobile locksmith can handle this entirely in your driveway. The job is cutting a replacement key to fit your vehicle, either from your key code or by decoding one of your locks. No dealer appointment, no diagnostic port connection, no waiting for a tech with a specific software subscription. I come to you in Granite Hills, decode or look up the cut, and you have a working key on the spot.
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I have a 1997 Cherokee and the key turns but the ignition feels loose or sticky. Can you still cut me a new key?
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