[It Worked!] Dealer refusing key code for my 1989 Dodge DA - options?

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Windwalker
Member since August 2021 • 142 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1989 Dodge DA key?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Dodge DA. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 98 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1989 Dodge DA key issues!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 9 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1989 Dodge DA. Thanks!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 41 posts

I need this so bad for my 1989 Dodge DA. Subscribed!

March 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 10 posts

My 1989 Dodge DA just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 5 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1989 Dodge DAs?

March 22, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 47 posts

My 1989 Dodge DA just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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