[It Worked!] Where's the key code stored in my Jeep Comanche 4WD for key programming?

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Where's the key code hidden on my Jeep Comanche 4WD for key programming?

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My Jeep Comanche 4WD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Jeep Comanche 4WD owner.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Jeep Comanche 4WD.

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