[Issue Closed] How do I tell if my 2000 Dodge Neon uses a transponder?

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Yellowjacket
Member since December 2021 • 148 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2000 Dodge Neon for key programming?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1918 posts

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

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 24 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2000 Dodge Neon this weekend.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 143 posts

My 2000 Dodge Neon refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 43 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2000 Dodge Neon.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 122 posts

Does this method work for the 2000 Dodge Neon models from 2010 onward?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 57 posts

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

May 16, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 107 posts

Anyone try this on a 2000 Dodge Neon with push-button start?

May 17, 2025 Reply

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