[Recommended Fix] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab?

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Jedimaster
Member since November 2021 • 51 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab for programming keys?

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Lionheart
Member • 149 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab too.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 104 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab for a while.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 32 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 59 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 25 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab?

December 04, 2024 Reply

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