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I mentioned Faraday Bag .... you can also just stash the 2nd stock fob in the JT with the battery out of it. Have the fob with battery removed in a baggie with the battery loose in the bag. When you need to use the 2nd fob, put the battery in it... Faraday Bag is the easier way to go...

Trivia... maybe some do not realize this.... you don't need the fob itself or a battery ... all you need is the RFID chip that is housed in the fob to start your JT/JL.

With the chip, just press the chip itself, against the starter button while you have foot on brake pedal and you can start the JT/JL and drive away... Just know that each time you start, you will have to start the same way.. by pressing chip against the starter button...
You got me thinking this is the way to go. The re-engineered FOB in my pocket, a hide-a-key or similar in case I get locked out and in case I were to lose the new FOB, keep an original battery-less FOB locked in the glove box, center box, behind a rear seat or just hidden where it wouldn't be found. Or ... relocate the RFID chip into something totally different -- maybe a pen case -- that no one would think to use to start the truck!
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OK I know I'm not crazy......I took a ride about 5 miles from home with the truck, the mini fob, and my key. I wanted to be sure I was out of reach of the OE fob inside the house.
Jeep Gladiator Re-engineering the brick (keyfob) 20210302_152816
I I parked the truck, turned it off and got out taking just the key with me. I left the fob in the cup holder slot
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At this point I locked the door manually and shut it.
The alarm went off saying I left the fob and unlocked the truck.

I locked the door again and shut it. The alarm went off and unlocked the door again.

I locked the door a third time and shut it and the truck stayed locked. No alarm no unlocking. Just me standing in the snow locked out. I took the key and unlocked the truck. The alarm went nuts and I was inside! Took the fob and disabled the alarm and drove back home.

I have the 4 button fob, I do NOT have the proximity entry so I don't know if that makes a difference but you can lock the fob inside without it being in a bag or the other fob near. Although it is a slight hassle. Actually I am happy to know that myself now so I won't always have to carry the fob or risk it in wet situations!

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OK I know I'm not crazy......I took a ride about 5 miles from home with the truck, the mini fob, and my key. I wanted to be sure I was out of reach of the OE fob inside the house. I I parked the truck, turned it off and got out taking just the key with me. I left the fob in the cup holder slot


At this point I locked the door manually and shut it.
The alarm went off saying I left the fob and unlocked the truck.

I locked the door again and shut it. The alarm went off and unlocked the door again.

I locked the door a third time and shut it and the truck stayed locked. No alarm no unlocking. Just me standing in the snow locked out. I took the key and unlocked the truck. The alarm went nuts and I was inside! Took the fob and disabled the alarm and drove back home.

I have the 4 button fob, I do NOT have the proximity entry so I don't know if that makes a difference but you can lock the fob inside without it being in a bag or the other fob near. Although it is a slight hassle. Actually I am happy to know that myself now so I won't always have to carry the fob or risk it in wet situations!
That explains your experience at the dealership, with them locking the fob inside.
Third times a charm...
Thanks for the experiment!
Kevin
 

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What happened that everything went quiet in here?......I was talking with @Pepe and had mentioned to him that the color parts run the whole way thru the fob on mine. I was under the thought that they were printed onto the case and wondered if overtime that would wear off. That is not a concern now in my mind anymore. Still really enjoying looking at this so much more than the stock one!
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What happened that everything went quiet in here?......I was talking with @Pepe and had mentioned to him that the color parts run the whole way thru the fob on mine. I was under the thought that they were printed onto the case and wondered if overtime that would wear off. That is not a concern now in my mind anymore. Still really enjoying looking at this so much more than the stock one!
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Can't wait for these to go live for production!
 

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So... can we order these yet?

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Carl is still making a few minor improvements based on testers' feedback.
He also has a business to run other than pandering to a bunch of Jeep enthusiasts :jk:

Give him a few days. You won't be disappointed!

Kevin
 

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Carl is still making a few minor improvements based on testers' feedback.
He also has a business to run other than pandering to a bunch of Jeep enthusiasts :jk:

Give him a few days. You won't be disappointed!

Kevin
Been watching this thread... Interested.
 

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It’s live! Just ordered! Awesome you guys are based from my home state too! Go Vikings!
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