[Update] Need key code after theft recovery of Jeep Cherokee

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Byteme
Member since September 2021 • 21 posts

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

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 545 posts

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

Posted on March 12, 2025

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Purplehaze
Member • 138 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Jeep Cherokee.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 9 posts

I need this so bad for my Jeep Cherokee. Subscribed!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 16 posts

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

March 14, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 130 posts

Using this on my Jeep Cherokee now. Hope it works.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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