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1998 Jeep Wrangler
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1998 Jeep Wrangler Transponder Key
Transponder Key

Lost all your keys? Don't panic, and don't call a tow truck. Our mobile locksmith comes to your vehicle and creates a brand new key from scratch, even with zero working keys.

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We program directly to your vehicle's computer
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On-Site Key Cutting
New key cut from vehicle codes, not from a copy
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Back on the road in 30-45 minutes from arrival
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1998 Jeep Wrangler
Key Options

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Transponder Key
Most popular Jeep key typeMost Popular
1998 Jeep Wrangler Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #BY160-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
1998 Jeep Wrangler Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 1998 Wrangler uses a transponder key, but the programming sequence on these late-90s TJ-gen trucks is handled through the ignition cylinder itself, not through a gateway or secured server. That matters because an onboard add-a-key relearn often exists on vehicles this age, which keeps the job simple compared to anything built in the last decade. The catch: you need both working keys present to run the onboard sequence. If you're down to one key and you lose it, you're into an all-keys-lost scenario that takes longer and costs more. Get the spare cut and enrolled while the working key is in your hand.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

Jeep Wrangler Emergency Options

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1998 Jeep Wrangler Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Out in Samarkand, a woman flagged me down in a parking lot near the laundromat after a neighbor passed along my number. She had a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ and one working key. Not zero, just one, which is one fewer than you want on a 25-year-old vehicle heading into daily use.

She'd called the dealer first. They told her to bring it in, leave it, and wait. She asked how long. They weren't sure. She asked how much. They gave her a number that made her put the phone down and think for a minute.

I was already in the neighborhood on another job, so I swung by that evening. The Wrangler was parked in the lot, good light, easy access. I pulled out her original key, confirmed the transponder was reading correctly, and got to work on the spare. Cut the blade to match, ran the enrollment sequence, tested it in the ignition.

Turned over on the first try. She held it there an extra second like she was waiting for something to go wrong. Nothing did.

The whole visit was under 30 minutes. She left with a working spare and paid a fraction of what the dealer quoted. The dealer route wasn't wrong, just slow and expensive for a job that didn't need either of those things.

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Jun 2025
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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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Apr 2024
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“I needed two keys made for my Honda Element. Friendly, fast, fair pricing, and far better than any other locksmith I have used in the area. Best service by far.”

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“I lost my Honda Passport key and called EZ Car Keyz. He came out and made a new key in under five minutes. Legendary service.”

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Jeep Wrangler Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Jeep dealer to get a replacement key for a 1998 Wrangler?
No. A mobile locksmith with the right equipment can cut and program a transponder key for your 1998 Wrangler on site. These late-90s Jeeps predate the secured gateways and factory subscription tools that make newer vehicles more complicated, so the job is more accessible than people expect. We bring everything to your vehicle in Santa Barbara and handle it in one visit.
What is a transponder key and why does the 1998 Wrangler need one?
How long does the dealer usually take for a Wrangler key replacement?
I bought a replacement key blank online. Can I bring it to you, or do I need to buy the key from you?
My 1998 Wrangler starts fine with the original key but won't start with the spare I had cut at a hardware store. What happened?
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Jeep Wrangler 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 1998 Jeep Wrangler key replacement area in Ventura County CA
Low cost 1998 Jeep Wrangler key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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