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2015 JEEP CHEROKEE

3.2L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor1186Torque7460Fluid15DTC1824Battery0Maintenance0Recalls11
B0102high severityBody

Immobilizer Transponder Authentication Failure

on 2015 Jeep Cherokee 3.2L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The immobilizer detected a transponder signal but authentication failed. The key code does not match the stored code.

Symptoms

  • Engine cranks but will not start
  • Security light solid on
  • Key rejected by system

Common causes

  • Key not programmed to this vehicle
  • Immobilizer module lost key memory
  • Aftermarket key with incorrect code
  • Immobilizer control module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Try all registered keys
  2. Check key programming status
  3. Attempt key relearn procedure
  4. Scan immobilizer module codes
  5. Verify VIN match in immobilizer

Repair notes

Reprogram key to vehicle using manufacturer procedure. May require dealer tool.

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