[Answered] Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Greenlantern
Member since August 2022 • 86 posts

Need my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 64 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 112 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD, thanks for posting!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 136 posts

Same problem on my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD. Watching for any working solutions.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 36 posts

Trying this out on my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD today—hoping it works.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 16 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD too.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 148 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD. Need the code badly.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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