[Issue Closed] Bought a secondhand 1998 Jeep Cherokee, PIN code missing

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Oldschool
Member since February 2022 • 142 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1495 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Frank
Member • 113 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1998 Jeep Cherokee.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 24 posts

My 1998 Jeep Cherokee just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 77 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1998 Jeep Cherokee key code too.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 52 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1998 Jeep Cherokee all week. Hope this helps.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 61 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Need the code badly.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 44 posts

This just might solve my 1998 Jeep Cherokee's ignition issue.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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