Jeep Patriot Key Fob Programming by Year
Your Patriot needs a programmer or security access — but not the dealer. We come to you and program it on site. Find your year below.
Find your year
| Year | DIY onboard? | How it programs | Working fob? | Erase risk | Confidence | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2017 | No | No - needs a programmer/tool | Yes (1 working) | — | Med | We bring the tool to you |
Jeep Patriot key types & programming facts
Published sources for the Jeep Patriot 2007-2017 describe standard transponder/remote-head key fobs rather than proximity or push-button smart keys, and one source explicitly says the listed fobs are not compatible with proximity/KeylessGO/push-button ignition systems. Programming for these keys is associated with OBD-based tools in the cited programming source, while another source states no onboard programming for the fob battery-change example, indicating that key setup is not a simple manual user procedure for all replacements.
Key types used on the Patriot:
- transponder chip key / remote-head key (2007-2017)
- remote key fob (3-button) (2007-2017)
Common fob FCC IDs: OHT692713AA, OHT692427AA, Y164-PT, Y164PT, Y164 — check the back of your fob; we confirm the exact variant on site.
About programming your Jeep Patriot key
Across the 2007–2017 Jeep Patriot model years we cover, key programming is manufacturer-controlled: every year listed above routes to a programmer or security-access procedure rather than an owner-followable onboard sequence. That is normal for this platform — the immobilizer pairs the key’s transponder to the vehicle through an encrypted handshake, so a blank or aftermarket fob will not start the engine until it is properly programmed.
What that means for you: you do not need the dealership. A mobile locksmith brings the programmer to your location, identifies your exact key type and FCC ID from the fob, cuts or sources the correct key if needed, and programs it on site — including all-keys-lost cases where no working key remains.
To program your Patriot, have ready: your model year and trim, whether you still have a working key, and the fob itself if you have one (the FCC ID printed on the back identifies the exact key variant). Call (833) 439-8636 and we confirm the route and a firm price before we dispatch.
2007–2017 Jeep Patriot
Professional programming required
Professional programming for the 2007–2017
This year needs a programmer/scan tool - there is no owner-followable onboard sequence. A mobile locksmith confirms your key type and FCC ID, then programs it on site.
For the 2007–2017 Patriot: Patriot key replacement & all compatible fobs →
How we validate this guide
Year coverage comes from our consolidated vehicle programming dataset. Route-level programming status is reviewed against internal route sheets and available manufacturer, security-access, and professional tool references. Exact button sequences are marked source-verified only when we have year/equipment-specific support; where a year is labeled “route verified, steps vary,” we confirm the exact fob, trim, and prompts before programming. Reviewed for route and safety by Mohammad H. Abdelhadi, ALOA-Certified Master Locksmith.
| Year | Route status | Exact steps |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2017 | Route verified (tool) | Professional route |
Common questions
Does the Jeep Patriot use a smart key or proximity fob?
No cited source for this model lists a proximity or push-to-start system; one source explicitly says the referenced fobs are not compatible with proximity/KeylessGO/push-button ignition.
What FCC IDs are seen for Jeep Patriot remotes?
Sources for this model list OHT692713AA and OHT692427AA; one source also lists Y164-PT, Y164PT, and Y164 in its compatibility text.
Is this a simple onboard-programming key?
The cited programming video shows an OBD-based process, not a purely onboard routine, and another source says the fob battery example has no onboard programming.
Can you program a Patriot key fob without going to the dealership?
For most years, yes - the route is onboard relearn or an OBD tool, both of which a mobile locksmith handles at your location.
Does this program the remote only, or the transponder key too?
It depends on your key type. Tell us your FCC ID and we will confirm.
What if my year says professional programming required?
Those years need a programmer or security access; we bring the tool to you and program it on site.
How much does it cost?
It depends on year, key type, and whether you have a working key. Call (833) 439-8636 for a firm price before we dispatch.