[Success] Dealer claims 1997 Chrysler Cirrus key code is proprietary

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Icecold
Member since January 2022 • 73 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Omegared
Member • 59 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 8 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 29 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 145 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, following this thread.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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