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2018 Jeep Wrangler
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Push To Start
Most popular Jeep key typeMost Popular
2018 Jeep Wrangler Smart Key OHT1130261
FCC IDOHT1130261Part #68416784ACButtons4BatteryCR2450Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Jeep Wrangler Smart Key OHT1130261
FCC IDOHT1130261Part #68416782ACButtons3BatteryCR2450Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Jeep Wrangler Smart Key OHT1130261
FCC IDOHT1130261Part #68416785AAButtons1BatteryCR2450Frequency434 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2018 Jeep Wrangler Remote Head Key OHT692713AA
FCC IDOHT692713AAPart #04589621AB OHT692427AAButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2018 Jeep Wrangler MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Wrangler JL runs the AES 128-bit encryption on a Hitag AES transponder chip inside the OHT1130261 Fobik. It is not a proximity push-to-start like most "smart keys." You still insert the fob into the dash slot left of the steering column and twist. A dying CR2450 won't throw a dashboard warning on most JL trims. You just get shorter and shorter range until the buttons do nothing. Swap the CR2450 before you assume the worst. Also, soft top JLs have zero cabin security. Thieves unzip and grab, so most break-ins skip the ignition entirely. The immobilizer does its job. They just take what is inside.
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A surfboard shaper near Centerpoint Mall in Oxnard had a 2018 Wrangler JL that quit responding to his key mid-morning. He builds boards for a living and had deliveries stacked up. He knew enough about electronics to rule out a dead CR2450 on his own.

He called the Jeep dealer. Thursday appointment, drop the vehicle off, wait for a callback. That was three days away. He was not losing three days of work over a key fob.

I met him at his shop lot around midday. The Fobik, part number 68416784AC with FCC ID OHT1130261, had lost its pairing. Not uncommon on these JL Wranglers when a low vehicle battery or a voltage dip from the ESS auto-stop system scrambles the handshake between the fob and the Wireless Control Module (WCM, also called the WIN module) on the dash ring.

I connected my Smart Pro to the OBD port, ran the security access seed-key exchange through the SGW (Secured Gateway Module), and reprogrammed the Fobik. The AES 128-bit security access sequence takes its time in the background. Plug-in to engine start was about 25 minutes, most of it just waiting on the timed security countdown.

He loaded a board into the Wrangler and left for a delivery right after. The dealer wanted days and a bigger bill. I was packed up before his dust settled.

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May 2024
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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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Jeep Wrangler Mobile Service FAQ

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Do you use OEM or aftermarket Fobik keys on the 2018 Wrangler?
We use OEM-spec fobs that match the FCC ID OHT1130261, the Hitag AES transponder chip, and the 433 MHz operating frequency of the JL Wrangler. Aftermarket Fobiks with the correct electronics program and function the same way. Forum owners have noted knockoff shells work fine electrically but feel cheaper and skip the Jeep logo. We use quality housings with the right internals so the Secured Gateway Module accepts the key on the first attempt, no retries, no errors.
How long will a replacement Fobik last before it needs replacing again?
What if my new Wrangler key stops working a few weeks later?
My 2018 Wrangler keeps saying "Key Fob Not Detected" but the fob battery is new. What is going on?
Can I program a replacement 2018 Wrangler Fobik myself at home?
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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
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