[Update] 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Neonlights
Member since April 2022 • 66 posts

How can I access my 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger's key code to program new keys?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1351 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Luckyluke
Member • 80 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 87 posts

I need this so bad for my 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger. Subscribed!

January 30, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 122 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 71 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger this hard?!

February 01, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 55 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2000 Dodge Caravan Passenger!

February 02, 2025 Reply

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