[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, missing PIN code

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Phoenixrise
Member since January 2023 • 54 posts

Need my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 10, 2024

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Wildcard
Member • 110 posts

Desperate to get my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser running again. Trying this tonight.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 16 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. This is a lifesaver.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 8 posts

Just what I needed! My 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has been acting up lately.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
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Desperate to get my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser running again. Trying this tonight.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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