[It Worked!] Is there a backup key code in my 1998 Chrysler Sebring manual?

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Killerinst
Member since April 2022 • 95 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring for key programming?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 19, 2025

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Fastlane
Member • 137 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1998 Chrysler Sebring—might work for mine too.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 131 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 27 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?

January 21, 2025 Reply

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