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1999 Jeep Cherokee
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Transponder Key
Most popular Jeep key typeMost Popular
1999 Jeep Cherokee Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #BY160-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
1999 Jeep Cherokee Remote GQ43VT9T
FCC IDGQ43VT9TPart #56045497Buttons3BatteryCR2025Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
1999 Jeep Cherokee Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 1999 Jeep Cherokee uses a transponder key, but the system is relatively simple by modern standards. The transponder chip in the key head communicates with the immobilizer ring around the ignition cylinder. If that ring gets cracked, shifted, or the wiring behind it gets corroded, the car reads the chip wrong and either won't start or cranks and immediately dies. Before you assume the key itself is bad, check that the ring is seated flush and the connector behind the dash hasn't backed out. A lot of "bad key" calls on these are actually a loose or cracked ring antenna. Simple fix if you catch it early.
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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 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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“Marco came out quickly, cut and programmed a new BMW key fob fast, and was extremely polite and professional.”

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Jeep Cherokee Mobile Service FAQ

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me?
Yes. I come directly to you in Escondido and out to San Pasqual Valley. I carry the key blanks and programming equipment to handle the 1999 Cherokee on site. You do not need a tow, you do not need to wait at a dealer, and you do not need to figure out a ride. I cut and program at the vehicle. Call me with your location and I will head your way.
Do I need to tow my Cherokee to the dealer for a replacement key?
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My Cherokee starts and immediately stalls. Is that the key or something mechanical?
Can I buy a key blank online and have it cut at a hardware store?
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