[Confirmed Fix] Lost only key - how to recover code for 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab

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Need my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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This just might solve my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab's ignition issue.

I think my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab.

Just tried this on my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab—anyone else have success?

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab.

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