[Update] Does anyone have a way to retrieve a 1996 Jeep Cherokee PIN code?

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Xrayvision
Member since October 2022 • 123 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1996 Jeep Cherokee?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1104 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphamale
Member • 41 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1996 Jeep Cherokee this hard?!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 63 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 Jeep Cherokee as well.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 99 posts

My 1996 Jeep Cherokee might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 35 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1996 Jeep Cherokee, would this method still work?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 16 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1996 Jeep Cherokee key code too.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 61 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1996 Jeep Cherokee!

December 29, 2024 Reply

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