[Recommended Fix] 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Steelwolf
Member since February 2023 • 25 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara for programming keys?

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 37 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, following this thread.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 126 posts

My 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 106 posts

Been stuck with my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 73 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara—might work for mine too.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 16 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara key issues!

April 10, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 14 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara!

April 11, 2025 Reply

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