[Working] 1989 Dodge W100 won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Echolima
Member since April 2023 • 72 posts

Need my 1989 Dodge W100's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1743 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Dodge W100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Urbanlegend
Member • 104 posts

Desperate to get my 1989 Dodge W100 running again. Trying this tonight.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 132 posts

Desperate to get my 1989 Dodge W100 running again. Trying this tonight.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 49 posts

Was about to tow my 1989 Dodge W100. Let me try this first.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 43 posts

Following this for my 1989 Dodge W100. Please update if it works!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 82 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1989 Dodge W100 key issues!

March 31, 2025 Reply

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