[Closed] Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Cyberninja
Member since August 2022 • 36 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD

Posted on August 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1159 posts

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

Posted on August 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Laserbeam
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 131 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 24 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 22 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD key issue.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 35 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 24 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Jeep New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD's mystery code.

September 05, 2024 Reply

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