[Confirmed Fix] Just installed push start on my 2018 Jeep Renegade - need new code?

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Cyberninja
Member since March 2022 • 123 posts

Looking for my 2018 Jeep Renegade's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Ultraman
Member • 139 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2018 Jeep Renegade, hope someone can help.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 124 posts

Saved me from towing my 2018 Jeep Renegade. Thanks!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 28 posts

I’m not alone! My 2018 Jeep Renegade is doing the same thing.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 100 posts

My 2018 Jeep Renegade just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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