[Method] Ignition won’t turn - is my 2008 Jeep Patriot asking for a code?

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Frostbite
Member since June 2022 • 40 posts

Need my 2008 Jeep Patriot's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerinst
Member • 51 posts

My 2008 Jeep Patriot's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 92 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Jeep Patriot, following this thread.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 19 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Jeep Patriot. Trying this instead.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 143 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2008 Jeep Patriot!

October 31, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 24 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Jeep Patriot—need the code first.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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