[Completed] 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Gamerpro
Member since September 2022 • 49 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 13, 2025

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Zerocool
Member • 34 posts

My 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 128 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's key code.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 26 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 119 posts

My 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 16, 2025 Reply

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