Spare Key Awakening
 

Hi All,
I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
group and other nice touches. Nice car.
I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
cost.
Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
case.
I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
Information Center.
I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
keep a straight face.
Jeesh.
And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
Thanks Guys.
D

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

See this link:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...0e7dce2e91ed68


"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

See this link:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...0e7dce2e91ed68


"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

See this link:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...0e7dce2e91ed68


"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

See this link:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...0e7dce2e91ed68


"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

Just for what it's worth.
I bought a spare key on Ebay last year and it worked great and was half the
price.

You CAN find things cheaper but sometimes the programming is bucksy

A locksmith should be able to program a key for you but as for the remote,
you may have trouble there.
Your dealership should do it for you at no charge, and you should ask them
to.

Mine did, and bought me a cuppa coffee while I waited.

Kate

"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

Just for what it's worth.
I bought a spare key on Ebay last year and it worked great and was half the
price.

You CAN find things cheaper but sometimes the programming is bucksy

A locksmith should be able to program a key for you but as for the remote,
you may have trouble there.
Your dealership should do it for you at no charge, and you should ask them
to.

Mine did, and bought me a cuppa coffee while I waited.

Kate

"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

Just for what it's worth.
I bought a spare key on Ebay last year and it worked great and was half the
price.

You CAN find things cheaper but sometimes the programming is bucksy

A locksmith should be able to program a key for you but as for the remote,
you may have trouble there.
Your dealership should do it for you at no charge, and you should ask them
to.

Mine did, and bought me a cuppa coffee while I waited.

Kate

"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

Just for what it's worth.
I bought a spare key on Ebay last year and it worked great and was half the
price.

You CAN find things cheaper but sometimes the programming is bucksy

A locksmith should be able to program a key for you but as for the remote,
you may have trouble there.
Your dealership should do it for you at no charge, and you should ask them
to.

Mine did, and bought me a cuppa coffee while I waited.

Kate

"D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi All,
> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help from
> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
> cost.
> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
> case.
> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
> Information Center.
> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able to
> keep a straight face.
> Jeesh.
> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one and
> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
> Thanks Guys.
> D
>
>

Re: Spare Key Awakening
 

The remote requires the dealership machine (locksmith's machine wouldn't do
it) so I resold the extra remote I bought..

You are correct in some dealerships offer extra service at no charge. My
son-in-law also only got one remote and they told him to buy one off eBay
and they would program it for free.

He then said that the programming costs nothing and only takes a couple
minutes so they do it as a freebie to promote customer loyalty.

My local dealer wanted $50 for the remote programming, I guess that he
deserves the nickname 'Jake the Snake."


"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:jPJHg.10277$L6.7824@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
> Just for what it's worth.
> I bought a spare key on Ebay last year and it worked great and was half
> the price.
>
> You CAN find things cheaper but sometimes the programming is bucksy
>
> A locksmith should be able to program a key for you but as for the remote,
> you may have trouble there.
> Your dealership should do it for you at no charge, and you should ask them
> to.
>
> Mine did, and bought me a cuppa coffee while I waited.
>
> Kate
>
> "D" <dpfer@r.com> wrote in message
> news:SbIHg.70284$zg.32586@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>> Hi All,
>> I'm the guy that ran the wheels off a 93 Grand Cherokee. Lots of help
>> from
>> this newsgroup helped me to put 277,000 safe and fun miles on it.
>> I traded (nearly gave) it to a local used car dealer for a 2002 Grand
>> Cherokee Laredo with some very nice options, such as a Limited interior
>> group and other nice touches. Nice car.
>> I only received one key and fob with the vehicle however. The dealer did
>> apologize that that's all there was. Going to the dealership today, I'm
>> informed that a spare key will run me $50 plus another $40 to program the
>> damn thing. How in the Devil can they get away with that???? I have a
>> greater understanding of the phrase 'stealership' now.
>> I didn't even catch my breath long enough to ask what another Fob would
>> cost.
>> Okay so, do I have ny other options on this? I'm not one to lose keys at
>> all, but I do like the security of having one hanging up at home, just in
>> case.
>> I've seen the fobs on EBay for a few $'s but my manual says I need two of
>> them to be able to program a third one. Can't just program one with the
>> Information Center.
>> I'm still really pissed. The parts guy at the stealership was even able
>> to
>> keep a straight face.
>> Jeesh.
>> And yeah, I asked the dealer I bought it from. He did only get the one
>> and
>> he did mention that before I paid him. So, my bad in that dealing.
>> Thanks Guys.
>> D
>>
>>
>
>