[Status: Resolved] 1999 Dodge Avenger remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Yellowfin
Member since August 2022 • 67 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1999 Dodge Avenger to program a key?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 5 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1999 Dodge Avenger too.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 40 posts

I think my 1999 Dodge Avenger has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 72 posts

Key code problems with my 1999 Dodge Avenger as well. Subscribed!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 105 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1999 Dodge Avenger.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 129 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1999 Dodge Avenger.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 118 posts

Key code problems with my 1999 Dodge Avenger as well. Subscribed!

December 31, 2024 Reply

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