[Answered] Looking for free key code source for 2004 Dodge Stratus

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Frank
Member since October 2021 • 87 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2004 Dodge Stratus for key programming?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1396 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Dodge Stratus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotrod
Member • 54 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2004 Dodge Stratus's key code.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 78 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2004 Dodge Stratus won’t recognize the key.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 82 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 Dodge Stratus for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 128 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2004 Dodge Stratus. Huge thanks!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 109 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2004 Dodge Stratus, hope this helps.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 62 posts

My 2004 Dodge Stratus just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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