[Answered] Help with programming a key for my 1999 Dodge Stratus

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Omegadog
Member since September 2021 • 78 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1999 Dodge Stratus?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Dodge Stratus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Turboboost
Member • 65 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1999 Dodge Stratus as well.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 21 posts

This just might solve my 1999 Dodge Stratus's ignition issue.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 143 posts

My 1999 Dodge Stratus won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 136 posts

My 1999 Dodge Stratus just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 09, 2025 Reply

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