[Method] 1992 Chrysler LeBaron won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Jazzcat
Member since September 2021 • 145 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 Chrysler LeBaron

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Electriceel
Member • 12 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1992 Chrysler LeBaron?

November 09, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 73 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1992 Chrysler LeBaron.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 13 posts

My 1992 Chrysler LeBaron might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 70 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1992 Chrysler LeBaron.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 114 posts

Desperate to get my 1992 Chrysler LeBaron running again. Trying this tonight.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 129 posts

My 1992 Chrysler LeBaron is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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