By Leo — mobile auto locksmith, Winnipeg · Updated July 2026
At RAXO Locksmiths in Winnipeg, I cut and program Jeep keys at your vehicle — spare keys from $90+, Smart Keys from $180+. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart). Written quote by text before I drive out.
Every Jeep — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Gladiator, Compass, Renegade, and Wagoneer. The extra factory security on the newer 2018+ models that turns away most aftermarket locksmiths isn't a barrier here — I have dealer-level access and the common blanks on hand (rarer ones I order in). Driving a Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler? See that page →
Key type by era
Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler keys (now also Pacifica and Voyager) have moved through a few eras since the late 1990s — from a simple transponder key, to a remote-equipped key, to an integrated key fob, to today's push-button proximity Smart Key. Knowing roughly which era your vehicle falls in tells you what blank fits and what it'll cost: older = simpler and cheaper, newer (2018+) = needs the dealer-level access most locksmiths don't have.
Gen 1 · 1998–2004
Older transponder system
First-generation transponder key. Older Caravans, Wranglers (TJ), Cherokees (XJ/WJ), Ram trucks of this era. Mechanical metal blade with a chip in the head — the simplest and cheapest tier to replace.
Gen 2 · 2005–2009
Transponder key + remote
Added remote keyless entry (lock/unlock buttons) to the transponder key. Most mid-2000s Chrysler 300, Charger, Magnum, Grand Cherokee WK, Wrangler JK. Still an older, lower-cost tier to replace.
Gen 3 · 2010–2013
Updated in-vehicle electronics
Keys moved onto the newer in-vehicle electronics of this era. Late JK Wranglers, Grand Cherokee WK2, early Ram 1500 4th gen, Charger LD all fall here. Straightforward for me to program on-site.
Gen 4 · 2010+
Blade + remote + chip in one
Combined blade, remote, and transponder in a single key fob. Standard on most Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles from 2010 onward where push-button start isn't fitted. Programmable on-site.
Gen 5 · 2018+
Smart Key + extra factory security
Push-button-start proximity fob, plus the newer factory anti-theft security that locks down the programming network. Wrangler JL, Gladiator JT, Ram 1500 5th gen, Pacifica, Wagoneer. Most aftermarket locksmiths can't do these — they don't have the dealer-level access. I do.
2018+ models · critical detail
If your Jeep, Ram, Dodge or Chrysler is 2018 or newer, it has extra factory anti-theft security that locks down the vehicle's programming network. By default that interface is read-only — an ordinary tool can read diagnostic data, but it can't write the new key into the immobilizer.
The manufacturer built it that way on purpose — to make these vehicles harder to steal. The side effect: independent locksmiths who don't have the proper dealer-level access are simply blocked from programming a new key on any 2018+ Jeep / Ram / Dodge / Chrysler. They'll diagnose, quote, drive over, and discover they can't do the work.
What I carry
A sign you're dealing with this: you called another locksmith, they came to your Jeep / Ram / Pacifica, plugged in, and said "I can read it but I can't program it." That's the lockdown — not the locksmith. Text me the year/model and I'll tell you straight whether your vehicle has the extra security and what it'll take.
Brand 1 of 4
The most common of these four brands I service in Winnipeg. Wrangler especially — I stock the common JK and JL blanks; rarer years I order in.
Starting prices follow the standard floor — spare from $90+ (transponder) or $180+ (Smart Key / integrated key fob), all-keys-lost from $280+ (transponder/remote-head) or $350+ (JL/Gladiator proximity Smart Key), fob programming from $90+.
2007–2017 JK · 2018+ JL · 4xe PHEV
JK Wrangler (2007–2017) uses an older key family — straightforward to program with no extra-security hurdle. JL Wrangler (2018+) and Wrangler 4xe (PHEV from 2021) use a proximity Smart Key with the newer factory security. The 4xe key is identical to the gas JL — the hybrid powertrain doesn't change the immobilizer setup.
2011–2021 WK2 · 2022+ WL · 4xe PHEV
WK2 (2011–2021) uses an integrated proximity key fob on nearly every trim — a few 2012–2013 base units got the slot-in fob instead. WL (2022+) and Grand Cherokee L are the newer models with the extra factory security. WK2 SRT and Trackhawk use the same key family as the regular trims — no special variant.
2014–2023
KL Cherokee (different platform from the older XJ/KJ/KK) uses an integrated key fob. Trailhawk variants identical to regular trims for key purposes. Discontinued in 2023 — keys still well-supported.
2020+ Gladiator · others vary
Gladiator JT (2020+) shares the JL Wrangler key family and the newer factory security. Compass and Renegade use lighter Italian-platform fobs but program the same way. Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer (2022+) — newest, with the extra factory security, full proximity Smart Key.
Ram 1500 and HD trucks, Dodge Charger / Challenger / Durango / Grand Caravan, and Chrysler 300 / Pacifica / Voyager have their own page — same dealer-level access for the newer models, same on-site service, same pricing.
Jeep pricing
At RAXO Locksmiths in Winnipeg, I cut and program Jeep car keys on-site — spare keys from $90+, Smart Keys from $180+. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart).
Open-ended starting prices. Final number depends on your year/model (older platforms cheaper, newer 2018+ platforms higher because of the extra dealer-level access step). Written quote before I dispatch.
Spare / extra key
$90+ transponder
$160+ remote head / flip
$180+ smart key
Cut and programmed at your vehicle. Every Jeep — Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Gladiator. Pre-2018 platforms run at the floor; JL Wrangler and Gladiator with the newer factory security sit higher due to the extra dealer-level access step. See spare key page for the full breakdown.
Lost all keys (AKL)
$280+
All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart).
New key generated from scratch at your vehicle with ownership verification (photo ID matched to registration or proof of insurance in your name). Compare to forum-reported dealer pricing of $250–$500+ plus $100–$250 tow. See lost-keys page.
Fob programming only
$90+ you bring it
$90+ I supply
Bring a reputable aftermarket key fob (e.g. Hopkins, Strattec) and the programming is labour-only at $90+; or I supply a basic remote — same $90+ floor. A push-button-start proximity key fob is a pricier part — that's the spare / AKL pricing above, not a $90 basic-fob job. Fob programming details →
How a spare, an AKL, and a fob-only visit differ is laid out on my replacement service overview.
Most jobs add 12% tax (7% Manitoba PST + 5% GST); labour-only work — like a car lockout or programming a fob you already own — is 5% GST only. Free inside the Perimeter; $1.20 per km beyond, up to roughly 150 km. Payment by e-transfer, tap, or cash — after the key works. Full pricing breakdown including supply-your-own-fob policy on the pricing page.
Five stars on Google — early but real. Here are three.
"I was very impressed. He was on time and set up both key fobs and cut both keys for my car and it only took about an hour. He really knows his stuff and I really appreciated it."
— Glenn Buckboro · Google review
"Great service! He quickly made a copy of my car key, and it works perfectly. Friendly, professional, and fair price. Highly recommend!"
— Oleh Vashchenko · Google review
"Precise, polite and punctual."
— Dominic Ibeme · Google review
5.0 average · all verified on the Google Business Profile. No padding, no buying.
Service-specific questions live on the dedicated spare, lost-keys, and fob pages. More on the full FAQ page.
Yes. The 2018+ Wrangler JL uses a push-button-start proximity key fob. From mid-2018 onward, these models added extra factory anti-theft security that locks down the programming network unless you have dealer-level access — which is why most locksmiths turn them away. I have the dealer-level access and the common blanks on hand (rarer ones I order in). JL Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, and 4xe PHEV all program the same way.
An integrated key fob is a single device that holds the metal blade, transponder chip, and remote buttons. A Smart Key / proximity key is the next generation — the fob talks wirelessly to the car so you can unlock and start without taking it out of your pocket. Most 2010+ Jeep / Ram / Dodge / Chrysler vehicles run one of these two systems. Functionally similar from a programming standpoint, slightly different hardware.
Spare key for a Wrangler starts at $90+ for older JK transponder keys, $160+ for integrated key fobs, and $180+ for JL proximity Smart Keys if I supply. Less if you bring your own reputable aftermarket fob. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart). The written quote I text you before dispatch is the exact number.
Yes. The Wrangler 4xe (and the Grand Cherokee 4xe and Pacifica Hybrid) uses the same proximity key fob as the gas variant — the hybrid powertrain doesn't change the key/immobilizer setup. Same programming flow, same blanks, same price tier.
A spare cut from an existing key: 5–10 minutes. A transponder, flip or Smart Key spare: 30–40 minutes at your vehicle. All keys lost: plan 1–3 hours — the decode and ownership checks add time. You get the exact timing with the written quote.
Quote in writing before I dispatch. Dealer-level access for the newer models if your vehicle needs it. Pay after the key starts the engine.
