[Verified] Any success recovering lost code from old 1994 Dodge Viper keys?

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Digitalnomad
Member since February 2022 • 140 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1994 Dodge Viper

Posted on April 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Greengiant
Member • 128 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1994 Dodge Viper.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 90 posts

Key code problems with my 1994 Dodge Viper as well. Subscribed!

April 10, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 14 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1994 Dodge Viper. This might do it.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 88 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1994 Dodge Viper. Huge thanks!

April 12, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 58 posts

My 1994 Dodge Viper's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 69 posts

Same issue here with my 1994 Dodge Viper, let me know if it works.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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