[Status: Resolved] 1989 Dodge Ram Charger stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Silverfox
Member since July 2022 • 92 posts

How can I access my 1989 Dodge Ram Charger's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Dodge Ram Charger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Javajunkie
Member • 10 posts

My 1989 Dodge Ram Charger is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 42 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1989 Dodge Ram Charger.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 35 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1989 Dodge Ram Charger. Huge thanks!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 142 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger before?

November 23, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 142 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1989 Dodge Ram Charger.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 25 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1989 Dodge Ram Charger, hope someone can help.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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