[It Worked!] European 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab key code in US - possible?

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Diana
Member since September 2022 • 149 posts

Need my 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1973 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Netsurfer
Member • 88 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab?

March 25, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 72 posts

I have a 2011 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab, will this method work for that year?

March 26, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 147 posts

My 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 23 posts

Will this work if the 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab has an aftermarket alarm?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 16 posts

My 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 108 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab.

March 30, 2025 Reply

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