Littrell85

Ive heard some jeeps possibly start without keys? Mine apparently grew legs and walked away! Dealer wants way too much! Any advice or help would be appreciated! Female but completely capable of doing work if pointed in right direction 2000 grand JC, v8, all wheel drive

Sig220

Before you move your post or it gets moved to the Grand Cherokee "ZJ" forum (this being a Cherokee forum "XJ"), It sounds like you need a new ignition lock cylinder. You can find those at the chain auto parts store in your area. An example is this one from AZ.... https://www.autozone.com/interior/ig...ock%20cylinder

Good Luck!

evil_goat

Something similar happened with a land rover that we had. We ended up getting a locksmith that looked at the VIN number and made a key. However, the key only worked for the door, and not the ignition. So we just put in a new ignition switch that came with keys, and we were good to go.

Veeb0rg

If the jeep has SKIM your gonna have a fight otherwise you'll just need a key cut.

RocketMouse

X2 there... They are easy enough to do yourself if you just take it slow. And don't cost that much.
About 3 years ago my original one finally got too loose from wear to work right. I just replaced it myself. I didn't key it same as the doors. I grew up when it was normal to have two separate keys. So it didn't bother me.