I went to get a key made with out the chip,just to unlock my door. I was told they couldn't do it because if you started the Jeep with it you could fry the computer in the Jeep. Is this true?I don't plan on using it to start the Jeep but rather lock the key with the chip in the Jeep while kayaking,just in case of a spill.That way I wouldn't be stranded.But would like to now if its possible to fry the computer.

I don't know about frying the computer with a standard key, but I have taken my transmitter key kayaking with me before. I tipped over and lost everything, and then found my keychain floating down the river about an hour later. The Jeep key actually floated and the remote unlocked the car once I got back to my campsite. I know it doesn't really help ya, but the keys seem to be pretty darn waterproof!

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Kinda weird. I don't think you'd fry the computer with it. I had a similar incident involving me falling into a lake and my keys floating because of the attached buoy on my 'biner. Little compressed air, few minutes to dry, and away we went.

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i use a waterproof bag its small enough for keys it floats and fits in the life vest pocket nicely i keep it tethered justtt in case... prolly lot cheaper than getting a new key

You can get a key made without a chip and use it to unlock the door. I did it. What happens of course is that it sets off the alarm. But it will get you into the jeep. Then you will need the chipped key to start it and then the alarm will shut off. So it would only be good if you locked yourself out and left the chipped key in the jeep. (that is why I was carrying it in my wallet but I don't bother any more). Mine is an 05 KJ but the alarms will work the same way probably.

It won't start the engine of course since it is not chipped. As far as frying the computor I doubt it but I don't know for sure. I never tried it to start the jeep since it is not chipped and I knew it won't work for that. So there is no reason to try to start the jeep with an un-chipped key anyway.

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No it didn't make since to me either. I don't have an alarm so that's not a problem. Because I break the first rule of kayaking I was thinking a key with out the chip would be better for me to carry,on me when kayaking. Oh they did sell me the blank so I can try someplace else. Thanks for the answers.

First rule of Kayaking: Never kayak alone.

my cousin had a 07 dodge ram and he had the sentry key and he had a key made that wasn't chipped and it would unlock his doors and start the vehicle but if he tried to put it in any gear other than park the engine would immediately shut off. not sure if that is the case with the KK, but it would be good if it was. someone needs to try this and let everyone know.

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don't worry about it my 02 pick up had it and the dealer cut me a non chip key because my chip key was back any they had never seen one like thatg before. any way i got home tried starting it it runs for a few seconds then shuts off no computer problems

I have one, I got it the next day after buying the Jeep KK. Well, no one told me it would fry the computer and I felt compelled to try it, not only once but like 3 times after purchase. My purpose is so when I go somewhere, I can stash it or get in the water w it. My computer did not fry, it does turn on but it feels like it chokes and kills your car would not give me time to change gears or anything.
I did mine in Home Depot and the guy said he needed to see the key and as long as it was not laser cut he could do it. Try going somewhere else or talking to someone else.

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Now thats funny, it was Home rip-off that refused to make the key but sold me the blank.They even have a sign up that they will not cut keys with a chip. My small town hardware cut the key for me. And yes I call Home Depot Home rip-off,and my best friend works there.

You know, I got that SAME bullcrap story from Home Depot too. I wonder what happened (probably nothing) that made them create that BS policy?

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