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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Smart Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #68051666AIButtons6BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Smart Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #56046694AHButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Smart Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #68058346AFButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Smart Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #56046733AHButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Remote Head Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #68066842Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Remote Head Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #68066849AAButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
REMOTE-HEAD-KEY
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee REMOTE-HEAD-KEY IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #05026453ALButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
REMOTE-HEAD-KEY
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee REMOTE-HEAD-KEY IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #05026453ALButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Remote Head Key IYZ-C01C
FCC IDIYZ-C01CPart #68066848Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #DGE-POD-KEYButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2012 Grand Cherokee runs the Chrysler FOBIK system, not a true proximity smart key like Toyota or Honda uses. The IYZ-C01C talks to the Wireless Control Module (WCM) on the steering column, which checks the key's rolling code and transponder ID before releasing the immobilizer. This generation has no security gateway blocking OBD access, so PIN read and programming is clean. A dying CR2032 will throw "Key Not Found" on the EVIC display before total failure. Swap the battery first, always.
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A graphic designer up near Cold Spring Trail in Montecito called about a spare for her 2012 Grand Cherokee. She had one working FOBIK left and wanted a backup before that one went missing too.

She had already called the Jeep dealer. They wanted her to bring the vehicle in, leave it for most of the day, and pay separately for the key blank, the cut, the programming labor, and a shop fee. Then she looked at her schedule and realized she could not lose a workday over a spare key.

I pulled up to her place during an afternoon break. Parked behind the Grand Cherokee, plugged my programmer into the OBD-II port under the dash, read the 4-digit PIN from the WCM, and started the registration process. While the tool talked to the module, I cut the Y170 blade on the FOBIK to match her existing key. Whole thing took about 25 minutes.

The part that made her pause was testing. I walked her through locking, unlocking, remote start, hatch release, and panic on all six buttons. Then we confirmed push-button start with both keys to make sure the WCM recognized each one independently. She held both FOBIKs side by side like she was comparing receipts.

She kept her whole afternoon. The job cost a fraction of what the dealer quoted, and she never left her driveway.

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Dec 2023
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“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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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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Feb 2024
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Jeep dealer to get a replacement key for my 2012 Grand Cherokee?
No. The 2012 Grand Cherokee uses the FOBIK platform shared across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles from that era. The WK2 generation has no secured gateway module blocking third-party tool access, so a mobile locksmith with the right diagnostic equipment can read the PIN from the Wireless Control Module, register a new IYZ-C01C, and cut the Y170 blade on site. Dealers split that into four or five line items. I show up, do it all in one visit, and it runs way less than their total.
What exactly is the FOBIK key on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
How long does the dealer take for a Jeep Grand Cherokee key replacement?
My Grand Cherokee shows "Key Not Found" but the FOBIK battery is new. What is going on?
Can I buy a FOBIK online and program it to my 2012 Grand Cherokee myself?
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 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
Low cost 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee key replacement area in Ventura County CA
Low cost 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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