[Recommended Fix] Security risks sharing key code for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

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Goldeneye
Member since August 2022 • 42 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited keys?

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Fastlane
Member • 24 posts

Desperate to get my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited running again. Trying this tonight.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 111 posts

Trying this out on my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited today—hoping it works.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 147 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

March 01, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 100 posts

My 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 02, 2025 Reply

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