[Solved] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1993 Jeep Cherokee?

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Urbanninja
Member since April 2023 • 127 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Jeep Cherokee

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (3)

Xenogamer
Member • 71 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Jeep Cherokee won’t recognize the key.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 65 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1993 Jeep Cherokee—need the code first.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 6 posts

My 1993 Jeep Cherokee's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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