[Status: Resolved] Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Xfactor
Member since December 2021 • 136 posts

How can I obtain my Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 522 posts

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

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenonflash
Member • 125 posts

Using this on my Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD now. Hope it works.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 121 posts

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

April 23, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 126 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD this hard?!

April 24, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 145 posts

Just tried this on my Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD—anyone else have success?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 144 posts

Using this on my Jeep Wagoneer L 4WD now. Hope it works.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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