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Most popular Chrysler key typeMost Popular
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Remote Head Key OHT692427AA
FCC IDOHT692427AAPart #56040649ACButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Head Key
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Remote Head Key OHT692427AA
FCC IDOHT692427AAPart #68000603ABButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #CHRY-CAN-KEYButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Key
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2008 PT Cruiser uses a remote head key, meaning the fob and the key blade are one unit, not a separate fob and key. The immobilizer lives in the ignition area and talks to the transponder chip built into the key head. One thing that trips people up: the CR2032 powers only the remote buttons, lock and unlock and the rest. If the battery dies, the remote stops working but the key can still start the car as long as the transponder side is healthy. Where these go wrong is usually the ignition switch contacts getting worn, or the connector at the immobilizer module getting loose or corroded. That produces weird stuff like the car starting fine three times then refusing on the fourth, or the engine cranking but not catching. Before assuming the key is dead, check that the key head is fully seated and not wobbling in the ignition. A sloppy fit between the key head and the cylinder is a known wear issue on these.
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I got a call from Carriage Square in Oxnard on a weekday afternoon. A woman had her 2008 PT Cruiser sitting in the parking lot and it had decided that morning was the last morning it was going to cooperate. The remote had been getting flaky for a week, and then the car threw up a key-not-detected warning and just sat there.

She had not lost the key. It was in her hand. The blade looked fine. The fob was the original, probably fourteen years of pocket lint and California sun in that case.

I pulled in about 30 minutes after she called. First thing I did was try the key myself. Engine would crank, then die. Classic immobilizer behavior, not a dead battery or a starter problem. I opened the remote head unit and the CR2032 was reading low, but that was not the whole story. The contacts inside the key head had enough oxidation on them to cause an intermittent connection between the transponder and the reader ring. These keys take a beating because the fob and blade are all one piece, so every time you twist the ignition you're also stressing the electronics in the head.

I had the right replacement unit in the van. Cut the blade to match her lock, programmed it through the OBD port, and she had a working key in about 35 minutes. Tested start, tested all four buttons, done.

She mentioned the dealer told her to bring it in and plan on leaving it overnight. That was not going to work for her. She drove home with a key that worked.

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Do you use OEM or aftermarket keys on Chrysler vehicles?
We match OEM-spec hardware to your vehicle before we show up. On the 2008 PT Cruiser, the remote head key has to carry the right transponder chip and the correct blade profile for the ignition cylinder, and those specs are specific. Generic universal units from online marketplaces are a known problem in the locksmith world. Forum threads and tech boards are full of stories about aftermarket keys that accept programming in the shop but drop the immobilizer pairing within a few weeks. Dealer techs have said the same thing: customer-supplied keys from Amazon frequently will not take programming at all, or they program once and fail. We source units we know work on this platform and verify compatibility before we cut anything.
How long will a replacement key last?
What if the new key stops working after a few weeks?
My PT Cruiser cranks fine but won't catch and start. Could that be a key problem?
Can I program a second PT Cruiser remote head key myself at home?
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Chrysler Pt Cruiser Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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