[Method] 1997 Chrysler Sebring repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Rustyshack
Member since October 2021 • 57 posts

Looking for my 1997 Chrysler Sebring's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 04, 2025
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Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Electricslide
Member • 20 posts

Same issue here with my 1997 Chrysler Sebring, let me know if it works.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 14 posts

Using this on my 1997 Chrysler Sebring now. Hope it works.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 26 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1997 Chrysler Sebring's key code.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 131 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1997 Chrysler Sebring!

January 08, 2025 Reply

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