[Archived] Do I need a dealer for 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger immobilizer reset?

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Rustynail
Member since December 2021 • 123 posts

How can I obtain my 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotrod
Member • 23 posts

Desperate to get my 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger running again. Trying this tonight.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 50 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 105 posts

My 2002 Dodge Caravan Passenger won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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