[Completed] Locked out of my 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue - don’t have the key code

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Unicorn
Member since July 2023 • 19 posts

Need my 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1214 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Jedimaster
Member • 75 posts

My 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 20, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 23 posts

Trying this on my 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue later. Will report back.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 90 posts

Trying this on my 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue later. Will report back.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 57 posts

My 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 23, 2025 Reply

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