The Mechanical Insert Contained In The Passive Entry Key Is Not Recognized By The Door Locks

2023 Jeep Renegade LatitudeSECTION The Mechanical Insert Contained In The Passive Entry Key Is Not Recognized By The Door Locks
STEP OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED) FAULT DETECTED OPERATION
1. MECHANICAL CODE TRACK STATUS CHECK 
Check the integrity of the mechanical code track.
Go to Step 2. Search for the cause in other components. Replace the key
2. SECOND KEY RECOGNITION CHECK 
Check the (mechanical) recognition of the second key.
If the second key is recognized, replace the first key.
End of diagnostics.
The second key is not recognized. Search for the cause in other components.
RENDER: 1.0x

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