[Confirmed] 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Xenonflash
Member since February 2023 • 39 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?

Posted on November 09, 2024
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Posted on November 10, 2024

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Metalhead
Member • 54 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's key code.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 34 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, following this thread.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
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My mechanic said this might help with my 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon key issue.

November 12, 2024 Reply

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