1999 Jeep Cherokee
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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1999 Jeep Cherokee
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1999 Jeep Cherokee Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Out in San Pasqual Valley, past the wildlife park where the road gets quiet and cell signal gets thin, I got a call about a 1999 Jeep Cherokee that would crank fine but shut off within two seconds of starting. Owner had already been through a mechanic who chased a fuel problem that wasn't there.
I asked him one question: does it turn over, fire up, then die almost instantly? He said yes, every time. That told me what I needed to know before I even pulled up.
That behavior is the immobilizer doing its job. The engine sees no valid transponder signal, so it cuts fuel and kills the start. His original key was worn down to almost nothing at the chip end of the head, and the plastic housing had a hairline crack running right through it. The chip inside was likely intermittent at best.
I decoded his lock at the vehicle, cut a fresh key blank to match his cylinder, and programmed the transponder on site in San Pasqual Valley. No tow, no dealer visit, no diagnostic fee for a problem that wasn't mechanical at all.
He tried to start it three times in a row after I finished. Old habit after weeks of fighting it. Started clean every time. He mentioned the dealer had quoted him a considerable amount to diagnose and potentially replace the ignition. He didn't need any of that. Just a properly cut, properly programmed replacement key.
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“My ignition would not turn in La Jolla and I assumed I needed a tow truck. EZ Car Keyz San Diego repaired the ignition on the spot and made a spare key for safety. The technician worked with confidence and care. Fantastic service from start to finish.”
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