[Success] 1997 Dodge Neon not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Bluescreen
Member since December 2022 • 130 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1997 Dodge Neon?

Posted on March 15, 2025
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Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 48 posts

My 1997 Dodge Neon's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 62 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Dodge Neon all week. Hope this helps.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 26 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Dodge Neon's key code issue!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 29 posts

My 1997 Dodge Neon just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 123 posts

My 1997 Dodge Neon has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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