Admittedly my google/search fu is lacking, but after two search strings I figured I would post this. I have a hard time keeping track of keys ( and I want several spares). So did my son when he was at home. To that end I began a search of chipped key bypass.
Among the candidates was reprogramming a f-150 chip ( cut the key off the chip) to activate the bypass on my concours 14. There were several other cars ( Miata, mr2 Spyder, amongst others including the Jeep now)
This is a low tech approach, and is not advised if you don’t have at least one chipped key spare. You have been warned.
Pics to follow.
Step one, take your chipped key and explain to the key cutter that you are very aware that the non chipped key they are cutting won’t start the Jeep. Go outside and make sure the key turns the lock ( might start for >3 seconds before shutting off)
Step two: go home and pull the shroud around the steering column ( the bottom half is the on you want)
Step three: place your “chipped” key against the locking cylinder at 12, 3, 6 , and 9 o’clock positions while trying to start the Jeep with the non chipped key. Note whichever works best.
Step four: ziptie chipped key in the position it works best at ( mine was close to 12) and button the steering column back up.
Enjoy only paying 2.99 a key for spares, while still having a hidden key if you lose all your kit in a storm or at the casino . You can still get home in your undies
As I said I’ve done this or variations of this to tons on my vehicles ( attempting to steal them would be unhealthy . ). And I might not recommend it where autotheft is an advanced art. Day to day though this is a pretty easy hack.
Hope you like.
Among the candidates was reprogramming a f-150 chip ( cut the key off the chip) to activate the bypass on my concours 14. There were several other cars ( Miata, mr2 Spyder, amongst others including the Jeep now)
This is a low tech approach, and is not advised if you don’t have at least one chipped key spare. You have been warned.
Pics to follow.
Step one, take your chipped key and explain to the key cutter that you are very aware that the non chipped key they are cutting won’t start the Jeep. Go outside and make sure the key turns the lock ( might start for >3 seconds before shutting off)
Step two: go home and pull the shroud around the steering column ( the bottom half is the on you want)
Step three: place your “chipped” key against the locking cylinder at 12, 3, 6 , and 9 o’clock positions while trying to start the Jeep with the non chipped key. Note whichever works best.
Step four: ziptie chipped key in the position it works best at ( mine was close to 12) and button the steering column back up.
Enjoy only paying 2.99 a key for spares, while still having a hidden key if you lose all your kit in a storm or at the casino . You can still get home in your undies
As I said I’ve done this or variations of this to tons on my vehicles ( attempting to steal them would be unhealthy . ). And I might not recommend it where autotheft is an advanced art. Day to day though this is a pretty easy hack.
Hope you like.
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