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Auto Locksmith Jeep in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Jeep keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Jeep takes one of 5 key systems built between 1996 and the current cars, running from None, mechanical key only to Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A, on the SIP22 blade. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
- 5 key systemsCovered on this make
- £120Car keys start from
- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Jeep Key Systems by Model Year
Jeep has run 5 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from None, mechanical key only on cars of 1996 to 1998 to Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A on 2015 to 2023.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| None, mechanical key only | 1996 to 1998 | Used on Grand Cherokee ZJ, which has no transponder at all |
| Texas Crypto 4D ID64 / 4D64 | 1998 to 2006 | Used on Grand Cherokee WJ and WG, Cherokee XJ, Liberty KJ and Wrangler TJ |
| Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag 2 / ID46 | 2005 to 2018 | Used on Grand Cherokee WK and WH, Cherokee KK, Wrangler JK, Compass MK49, Patriot MK74 and Commander XK |
| Hitag AES / ID4A | 2014 onward | Used on Grand Cherokee WK2 and WL, Cherokee KL, Wrangler JL, Compass MP, Gladiator JT, Wagoneer WS and Avenger |
| Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A | 2015 to 2023 | Used on Renegade, which is built on the Fiat 500X platform |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Jeep Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Jeep key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 5 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Jeep keys. Cut to the SIP22 profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Jeep. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Jeep lockouts. The SIP22 lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Jeep keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A system stays as it is.
- Jeep fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Older Jeep models. Cars on None, mechanical key only are still worked on, and an early transponder key is often the quicker job of the two because there is less to synchronise.
The Key Blade Used on a Jeep
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Jeep the profile is SIP22, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- SIP22. Used in a transponder key shell listing that explicitly includes Jeep alongside Fiat, Chrysler and Dodge.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Jeep part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Jeep Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 6 Jeep models, and those are the Jeep models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are Renegade, Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Avenger.
Hitag AES ID4A runs across the range from 2014 on Grand Cherokee WK2 and Cherokee KL, and no dated proximity introduction is established.
A Jeep outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Jeep Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Jeep key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 5 systems is in the car, because a None, mechanical key only key and a Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Jeep model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
What Happens When You Call About a Jeep
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Jeep the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Jeep Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Jeep work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Jeep Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Jeep job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Skoda Karoq | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
| 2018 BMW 520d, G series | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Jeep by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Jeep, then the full list.
Peugeot shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
Citroen shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
Vauxhall shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Jeep key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Jeep itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Jeep the job depends on which of the 5 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Jeep key?
Car keys start from £120. A Jeep key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a None, mechanical key only key is a different part from a Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Jeep?
The model year identifies it. Jeep ran None, mechanical key only on cars of 1996 to 1998, and Megamos Crypto 2 AES / ID88, or Hitag AES ID4A on 2015 to 2023. The table on this page lists the 5 systems and the years for each.
Does a Jeep key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Jeep model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Jeep use?
The profile is SIP22, and used in a transponder key shell listing that explicitly includes Jeep alongside Fiat, Chrysler and Dodge.
Can a locked Jeep be opened without breaking anything?
The car is opened using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass. The method is chosen from the vehicle and the lock rather than applied the same way to every car.