[It Worked!] Trying to flash ECU on Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD, code mismatch error

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD?

This trick worked for my buddy's Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD. Giving it a go myself.

Worked on my cousin’s Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD—might work for mine too.

My mechanic said this might help with my Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD key issue.

Been here before with my Jeep J10 Pickup 4WD. Let’s see if this one works.

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