[Recommended Fix] Do salvage yards keep key codes for 2018 Jeep Wranglers?

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Skywalker
Member since November 2022 • 75 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Crazycat
Member • 36 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Thanks everyone!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 116 posts

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 10 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 26 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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