[Free Tool] Replacing keys on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - code required?

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Bluescreen
Member since August 2022 • 53 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk for key programming?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 43 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, hope this helps.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 106 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk too!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 55 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 42 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, following this thread.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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