[Update] Third party key code service for 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab

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Whiteknight
Member since March 2022 • 65 posts

Looking for my 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Hackman
Member • 149 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab, hope someone can help.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 142 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab this hard?!

May 28, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 115 posts

This thread might save my 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab. Thanks everyone!

May 29, 2025 Reply

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