[Closed] How locksmiths find key code for 1996 Dodge Neon

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Oldschool
Member since April 2023 • 116 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1996 Dodge Neon keys?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 89 posts

Following this for my 1996 Dodge Neon. Please update if it works!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 44 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1996 Dodge Neon.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 30 posts

Trying this on my 1996 Dodge Neon later. Will report back.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 136 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1996 Dodge Neon.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 50 posts

My 1996 Dodge Neon just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 66 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1996 Dodge Neon.

April 12, 2025 Reply

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