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2018 Jeep Wrangler
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Smart Key OHT1130261
FCC IDOHT1130261Part #68416784ACButtons4BatteryCR2450Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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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
Metal Key
2018 Jeep Wrangler Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2018 Wrangler smart key runs on a CR2450, which is a bigger cell than most fobs use. That size can give a false sense of security because the voltage holds up longer before it drops off enough to cause symptoms. By the time the fob starts acting up, the battery is often way past its useful life but still technically reads as "not dead" on a basic tester. If range is getting short or the vehicle takes a second to recognize the fob, swap the CR2450 first before assuming a programming issue. Also worth knowing: the 2018 JL Wrangler was the first year on the new platform, and early production vehicles had some quirks with key pairing after battery disconnects or module resets. If you swapped the main battery and now the fob behavior is inconsistent, that's a known pattern on this generation, not a coincidence.
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Out in Mandalay Beach, a surfboard shaper called me from his shop lot. He builds custom boards and runs deliveries up and down the coast. The 2018 Wrangler was how he moved product, and right then it wasn't cooperating. The fob had stopped communicating with the vehicle, not a dead-battery situation, he'd already ruled that out. He called the Jeep dealer. Thursday appointment, drop it off, wait for a callback. Three days out.

He didn't have three days. He had boards going out that afternoon.

I pulled into the lot around midday and he met me at the Wrangler. The fob had the correct battery seated properly, the vehicle security system hadn't thrown anything obvious, but the pairing had gone corrupt somewhere. The fob wasn't being recognized on approach or at the start button.

I connected through the OBD port, ran the key learning procedure, let the security access sequence do its thing in the background. That part takes a few minutes and you just wait it out. Once it cleared and the new pairing registered, the Wrangler woke right up. He tested every button, I walked the doors, and we were done in about 25 minutes total from plug-in to confirmed start.

He loaded a board into the back, shook my hand, and left for his delivery. The dealer comparison came up once, briefly, on his end. He'd been quoted a lot more and a three-day window. He seemed more focused on making his delivery than on what he'd saved, which is the right attitude.

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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 fobs for the 2018 Wrangler?
Both are on the table depending on what makes sense for your situation. The factory fob for this vehicle carries a specific FCC ID and is designed to pair cleanly with the vehicle security system. Aftermarket fobs with a matching FCC ID and the correct internal electronics generally program without issues, and plenty of Wrangler owners on the forums have used them without problems. Where aftermarket falls apart is build quality: softer buttons, looser battery contacts, shells that feel hollow. For daily use on a Wrangler that actually goes off-road, that matters more than it would on a commuter car. We use verified blanks that match the correct specifications so the pairing goes through on the first attempt and holds up with regular use.
How long will a replacement key last on a 2018 Wrangler?
What if my new key stops working a few weeks after programming?
I bought a fob online for my 2018 Wrangler. Can I program it myself?
Can you make a replacement key if I've lost both fobs completely?
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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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