[Issue Closed] Does a 2010 2016 Jeep Compass Sport have a key code or just a PIN?

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Hotrod
Member since April 2023 • 55 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2016 Jeep Compass Sport?

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1436 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Jeep Compass Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Haloeffect
Member • 31 posts

Will this work if the 2016 Jeep Compass Sport has an aftermarket alarm?

November 26, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 110 posts

Worked for someone with a 2016 Jeep Compass Sport? Need to hear it!

November 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 48 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2016 Jeep Compass Sport. Need the code badly.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 102 posts

My 2016 Jeep Compass Sport won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 142 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2016 Jeep Compass Sport's mystery code.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 49 posts

I tried this with my 2016 Jeep Compass Sport but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 01, 2024 Reply

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