[Confirmed] How do I retrieve the key code for my Jeep CJ7 4WD?

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Echolima
Member since June 2023 • 36 posts

How can I retrieve my Jeep CJ7 4WD's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1250 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jeep CJ7 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Xrayvision
Member • 58 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Jeep CJ7 4WD?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 27 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Jeep CJ7 4WD this hard?!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 42 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Jeep CJ7 4WD.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 86 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Jeep CJ7 4WD for a while.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 119 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Jeep CJ7 4WD, would this method still work?

April 25, 2025 Reply

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