[Answered] 2017 Jeep Cherokee repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Haloeffect
Member since June 2022 • 31 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1538 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Neonlights
Member • 49 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Jeep Cherokees?

December 15, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 14 posts

My 2017 Jeep Cherokee won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 15 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Trying this instead.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 30 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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