[Resolved] How do I know if my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo has an immobilizer?

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Hotrod
Member since July 2022 • 112 posts

Looking for my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Megabyte
Member • 119 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo, would this method still work?

November 11, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 99 posts

Key code problems with my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo as well. Subscribed!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 55 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Cargo.

November 13, 2024 Reply

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