[Resolved] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2011 Jeep Patriot?

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Wizardoz
Member since April 2023 • 26 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2011 Jeep Patriot?

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Omegaman
Member • 47 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2011 Jeep Patriot.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 60 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2011 Jeep Patriot?

October 26, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 54 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2011 Jeep Patriot too.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 115 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2011 Jeep Patriot.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 29 posts

My 2011 Jeep Patriot has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 120 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2011 Jeep Patriot too.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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