[Free Solution] 1973 Plymouth Road Runner immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Zombieslayer
Member since August 2022 • 44 posts

How can I find my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner's key code to program a new key?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 606 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Wildcard
Member • 93 posts

Just what I needed! My 1973 Plymouth Road Runner has been acting up lately.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 87 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1973 Plymouth Road Runner before?

May 13, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 54 posts

This just might solve my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner's ignition issue.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 8 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner too.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 123 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner. This might do it.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 33 posts

Was about to tow my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner. Let me try this first.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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