[Archived] Can’t enter key code - JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD display stuck

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD

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My JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

I’m not alone! My JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD is doing the same thing.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRDs?

My JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Trying to figure this out for my JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD too!

My JEEP PATRIOT 2000 CRD's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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