Changed battery now it wont start

Tiny
AMANDA27
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  • 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
Hi I changed my battery and it started for a few seconds and shut off about five times and now it wont start at all. I have tried multiple things and it will not start. It coded as unrecognizable key but it is the same key that I gotten from the dealer. Is there a way to fix this without taking it to the dealer and paying hundreds of dollars?
Friday, December 27th, 2013 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
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Has this key worked in the past? Do you have a different key to try? Is the security light staying on?
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Friday, December 27th, 2013 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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Yes this key has worked in the past an I have another key and that doesn't work either. Yes the security light is staying on as well
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Saturday, December 28th, 2013 AT 7:38 AM
Tiny
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Since the light is staying on, that tells me the computer isn't recognizing the key. I hate to say it, but it needs to go to a dealer to be checked using the proper test equipment.
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Saturday, December 28th, 2013 AT 2:31 PM
Tiny
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There is no way to reset it from home?
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Saturday, December 28th, 2013 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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To the best of my knowledge, no. If it was an easy fix, thieves would be doing it all the time to steal the vehicles.
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Sunday, December 29th, 2013 AT 12:03 PM

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