[Working] Does anyone have a way to retrieve a 1997 Jeep Wrangler PIN code?

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Quantumx
Member since February 2022 • 105 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1997 Jeep Wrangler?

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 953 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (3)

Cyberninja
Member • 38 posts

My 1997 Jeep Wrangler might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 89 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. This looks promising.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 117 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler this hard?!

October 12, 2024 Reply

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