[Update] Where's the key code hidden on a 1993 Dodge Daytona for key programming?

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Bluemoon
Member since April 2023 • 91 posts

Need my 1993 Dodge Daytona's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 10, 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 Daytona. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 93 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 Dodge Daytona.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 129 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1993 Dodge Daytona, following this thread.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 16 posts

My 1993 Dodge Daytona refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 32 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1993 Dodge Daytona?

March 14, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 46 posts

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

March 15, 2025 Reply

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