[It Worked!] Dealer won't share key code for my 1996 Dodge Viper

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Unicorn
Member since November 2022 • 51 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1996 Dodge Viper?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Dodge Viper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Bluemoon
Member • 147 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Dodge Vipers? Mine's a 2009.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 107 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1996 Dodge Viper's key code.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 111 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1996 Dodge Viper, thanks for posting!

January 18, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1996 Dodge Viper.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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