[Answered] Trying to flash ECU on 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger, code mismatch error

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Gamerpro
Member since January 2022 • 42 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger - where's the key code?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Lionheart
Member • 127 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger won’t recognize the key.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 50 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger key code too.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 136 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger. Trying this instead.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 70 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 125 posts

Same issue here with my 1993 Dodge Caravan Passenger, let me know if it works.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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