[Resolved] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 1998 Plymouth Neon scanner

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Yellowdog
Member since June 2022 • 83 posts

Need my 1998 Plymouth Neon's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 758 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Aceventura
Member • 33 posts

Was about to give up on my 1998 Plymouth Neon, but this gives me hope.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 127 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 Plymouth Neon.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 21 posts

Does this method work for the 1998 Plymouth Neon models from 2010 onward?

October 08, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 9 posts

Same problem on my 1998 Plymouth Neon. Watching for any working solutions.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 94 posts

I think my 1998 Plymouth Neon has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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