Key fob remote part #? same for diesel?

painemann · **Joined:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:02 pm **Posts:** 607

I need a new key fob/key body seeing as mine slowly stopped working! I assume the keys are the same for both gas abs diesel jeep? Just making sure!
The part number on the back of the key doesn't work in a part search on the parts sites, anyone have a good part number that works with an 05?

r1perk · **Posted:** Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:05 pm

Maybe try changing the battery?

painemann · **Joined:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:02 pm **Posts:** 607

Should have mention that I did change the battery!
Also, it stopped working Slowly.. Worked one day and didn't the next, now completely dead.

papaindigo · **Posted:** Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:19 pm

Now that's a little strange as there is nothing to these other than battery for power and solid state stuff. I'd still suspect the battery even if new. Try testing the battery and if good use a regular pencil eraser to clean the contacts inside the key fob and then wipe off with a "q" tip damped in rubbing alcohol. Just a little almost invisible goop or finger grease can make for poor battery contact. Other than that I don't know if they can be tested but I'd sure check with a lock smith to see as new key fobs run like $150 and programming may be extra.

As far as I know gas/diesel doesn't matter but I do know that the spare key (the one without buttons) also has a chip that has to be programmed and those keys are different between the 2005 and 2006 model years.

painemann · **Joined:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:02 pm **Posts:** 607

papaindigo wrote:

Now that's a little strange as there is nothing to these other than battery for power and solid state stuff. I'd still suspect the battery even if new. Try testing the battery and if good use a regular pencil eraser to clean the contacts inside the key fob and then wipe off with a "q" tip damped in rubbing alcohol. Just a little almost invisible goop or finger grease can make for poor battery contact. Other than that I don't know if they can be tested but I'd sure check with a lock smith to see as new key fobs run like $150 and programming may be extra.

As far as I know gas/diesel doesn't matter but I do know that the spare key (the one without buttons) also has a chip that has to be programmed and those keys are different between the 2005 and 2006 model years.

I didn't clean the battery contacts yet but I will give that a try!
I don't understand why they had to change things from 2005 to 2006, now I need a key that is only made for one year model year. Looks like I have to buy it new from the dang dealer.

papaindigo · **Posted:** Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:32 am

If you have to replace the key fob (the one with lock/unlock/panic buttons) there are online non-dealer places but based on personal experience I cannot recommend them. You can get an OEM key fob from http://www.stevewhiteparts.com/ for $103 and they are a real Jeep dealer; other online Mopar places may have them also and it's possible a good locksmith place will also have or can get the key fob. However, that just gets you a blank key, which needs to be cut for your ignition, and the electronics, which need to be programmed to your vehicle. The former means a trip to a local lock smith or dealer. The latter means the same UNLESS you have 2 valid keys in which case there is a section on owner key programming in the owner's manual. I'm pretty sure but not positive that 2 valid keys can mean 2 "chip" keys (ones without the battery or buttons) or a chip key and a functional key fob or 2 key fobs although I'll admit to not being positive. If 2 chip keys will do and you only have 1 you might want to check with a local locksmith about getting another cut and programmmed which would put you in the position of being able to program a new fob yourself. Right now I have my 2 original key fobs and 2 chip keys (one hidden and one available so if need be I can lock the vehicle with the engine idling for turbo cool down while I get a coke or some such at a minute market while on the highway). I do know the chip key is different between 2005 and 2006 and suspect the fob is too but...

I assume you only have the one key fob? If so and if the battery suggestions I provide don't help then you are in the position of not being sure if it's a bad fob or a bad receiver. Absent that 2n fob to test the receiver you need to find some way to determine if your problem is fob or receiver. Unfortunately I cannot help with that question but would hate to see you spend $s on a new fob only to find the receiver is bad. Going out on a limb I suspect a good locksmith's or a dealer's equipment that is used to program a new key can "talk" to the receiver in which case that may be one way to determine if the receiver is good.

Key fob remote part #? same for diesel?

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