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

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Frank
Member since June 2023 • 63 posts

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

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 99 posts

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

February 18, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 103 posts

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

February 19, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 28 posts

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

February 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 72 posts

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

February 21, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 105 posts

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

February 22, 2025 Reply

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