[Status: Resolved] Just swapped cluster on my Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV - need new PIN?

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV keys?

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Why is finding a key code on a Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV this hard?!

Desperate to get my Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

I tried this with my Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV.

Was about to tow my Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV. Let me try this first.

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