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Thanks, @crdouglass3 reached out directly. He's on it!
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@crdouglass3 Is there a way to, or are there plans to be able to, buy additional key holders? I'm torn between the micro and traditional and since they are only $2 each I would be happy to just buy both.
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Figured it out. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
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Look back a few pages...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/re-engineering-the-brick-keyfob.36077/post-687855
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I would be interested to hear if we can get a “normal” key cut. I don’t have keyless entry.
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I did not want to mess up the chip, so I carefully cut into the edges of the plastic holding it in place (see red areas in photo) just enough that I could push on it in a direction away from the chip (yellow arrow) to release some of the tension. I did not cut too deep and really, I just kept scoring it as I didn't want to hit the chip.
This bent the plastic slightly to create a gap on that side. The chip was then relatively easy to remove as it wasn't binding on all 4 sides of the holder. Once I got it out, I simply bent the plastic back in place. I'm sure it would hold the chip in place if I needed to re-install it down the road. (Note that I did not cut fully through those red areas, but just enough to bend it away to give more access.)
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A redesigned key fob would prob be the first Jeep mod for every owner. Maybe instead of a switchblade style key just have it slide down and click into place like the new silverado keys.
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Looks like you got luckier than the rest of us.
On the fobs I removed the chip from (4 fobs) I did not cut at all. I just took a very thin flat tip screwdriver blade (Jeweler's size screw driver) and tapped it into (small tack hammer) the small seam that is pointed to with yellow arrow in the pic. As the blade went in the plastic wall of the RFID chip holder spread away from the RFID a bit.... once spread, I was able to pry RFID chip out.
I have several sets of micro screwdrivers I was trying. But, when I was attempting to remove the chip with them it didn't budge. Its much less of a hassle to score the plastic to loosen and bend it away than to buy a new fob if I messed up the chip.
I then bent the plastic I scored back in place. I did not have to cut through so it still is plenty strong to put the chip back if I go OEM. Plus, someone would have to re-open the OEM fob to look at the chip mounting area to see anything amiss. I doubt that would ever happen. No need to go that deep even for a battery change.
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No amount of spreading was releasing my chip, so I had to cut... not sure it will be visible in the picture, but cut on the side by the key just a small bit thru to the chip and was able to get the point of an awl in under the chip and pop it up. the bottom of the chip case angles up slightly, if you can get under with the tip of the awl, it pops right up.
On the fobs I removed the chip from (4 fobs) I did not cut at all. I just took a very thin flat tip screwdriver blade (Jeweler's size screw driver) and tapped it into (small tack hammer) the small seam that is pointed to with yellow arrow in the pic. As the blade went in the plastic wall of the RFID chip holder spread away from the RFID a bit.... once spread, I was able to pry RFID chip out.
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At least its out.
This is mine after I got it out. You can see the score lines I mentioned:
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You definitely can get one cut. After locking myself out of the truck on a trip I had one cut and placed in a lock box.
I used this https://mysecuritypro.com/SIP22-GTS.aspx and took it too a locksmith. You do have to find a locksmith that has the right cutter so may need to call around a bit.
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Review:
Solid fit and finish. Everything went together well, and flush. Install videos are very nice, but the install is foolproof minus the RFID chip. Everything works, it’s smaller and lighter. The provided screwdriver was nice.
Howeverrrrrrrrrr....
While the Jeep key is large, it does have a “premium” feel to it. Rubber buttons, shiny logo, switchblade key, gasket inside for maybe water protection?. This... well... looks and feels like it was 3D printed. I’d be eager to see a version that reuses, or implements rubber buttons, but I suppose that’s not necessary.
The size and function and durability are all that really matters at the end of the day, because no one really cares what the fob looks or feels like. But it has a noticeable cheap look to it, in my opinion.
I’m not dissatisfied, but feel like there’s room to improve. As a guy meeting demand of forum users, It is pretty nifty. I think it’s pretty neat and would recommend buying it.
Solid fit and finish. Everything went together well, and flush. Install videos are very nice, but the install is foolproof minus the RFID chip. Everything works, it’s smaller and lighter. The provided screwdriver was nice.
Howeverrrrrrrrrr....
While the Jeep key is large, it does have a “premium” feel to it. Rubber buttons, shiny logo, switchblade key, gasket inside for maybe water protection?. This... well... looks and feels like it was 3D printed. I’d be eager to see a version that reuses, or implements rubber buttons, but I suppose that’s not necessary.
The size and function and durability are all that really matters at the end of the day, because no one really cares what the fob looks or feels like. But it has a noticeable cheap look to it, in my opinion.
I’m not dissatisfied, but feel like there’s room to improve. As a guy meeting demand of forum users, It is pretty nifty. I think it’s pretty neat and would recommend buying it.
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