[Update] My 1996 Chrysler Concorde fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Yankeezulu
Member since March 2022 • 111 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1996 Chrysler Concorde keys?

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 21 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1996 Chrysler Concorde.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 149 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1996 Chrysler Concorde.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 56 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Chrysler Concordes? Mine's a 2009.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 129 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1996 Chrysler Concorde.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 74 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1996 Chrysler Concorde—need the code first.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 106 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1996 Chrysler Concorde, would this method still work?

May 26, 2025 Reply

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