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The 1997 Wrangler uses a basic mechanical key. No chip, no fob, no programming. The ignition cylinder just reads the cut. That means a replacement is fast, cheap, and can be done right at the vehicle from a key code or by decoding the lock. If you still have the original key, any decent locksmith can duplicate it on the spot. If you don't, a locksmith with the right decoder can pull the cut from the door lock or ignition cylinder and cut a new one to match. No OBD port, no dealer tools, no waiting for a security system to time out.
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1997 Jeep Wrangler Metal Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Out in the Madera neighborhood of Simi Valley, I got a call from a guy who'd been using the same worn key on his 1997 Wrangler for years. The cuts were so rounded down that some mornings it would start, some mornings it wouldn't, and he'd been jiggling it for so long he thought the ignition cylinder was going out.

He wasn't wrong to worry. But the cylinder wasn't the problem.

I decoded the key at the door lock, confirmed the original cut depth, and had a fresh blade cut on site in a few minutes. He turned it over on the first try and just sat there for a second. Hadn't felt that in a while.

The dealer had told him over the phone that they'd need the Jeep brought in, which meant arranging a ride and burning half a day. For a metal key. I was parked next to him on his street, done before his lunch got cold.

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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me?
Yes. I come directly to wherever your Wrangler is sitting in Simi Valley, Madera included. The 1997 is a mechanical key vehicle, so there's no programming involved and no need to get the Jeep to a shop. I carry key blanks and cutting equipment in the van. As long as I can access the door lock or ignition cylinder to decode the original cut, I can have a working key made right there. No tow, no drop-off, no waiting on a dealer callback.
Do I need to tow my Jeep to the dealer?
What do I need to prove I own the vehicle?
My ignition feels stiff and the key is hard to turn. Is the cylinder worn out or is it the key?
Can I get a key made from the VIN if I have zero keys left?
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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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