[Closed] Can I extract key code from my 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude VIN?

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Thunderbolt
Member since May 2023 • 128 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude for key programming?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1338 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Youngturk
Member • 24 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude for days.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 19 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 131 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 93 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 31 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 114 posts

I’m not alone! My 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude is doing the same thing.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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