[Confirmed] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger

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Killerbee
Member since April 2022 • 25 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger - help?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 12 posts

Desperate to get my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger running again. Trying this tonight.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 6 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 15 posts

I’m not alone! My 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger is doing the same thing.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 28 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger as well.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 45 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger key issues!

September 13, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 24 posts

Anyone try this on a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger with push-button start?

September 14, 2024 Reply

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