[Answered] Got replacement ECU for 2005 Dodge Durango, now code doesn’t match

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Cyberghost
Member since February 2023 • 141 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2005 Dodge Durango

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1608 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Dodge Durango. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Cyberninja
Member • 76 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2005 Dodge Durango.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 70 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2005 Dodge Durango.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 8 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2005 Dodge Durango.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 23 posts

I’m not alone! My 2005 Dodge Durango is doing the same thing.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 137 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2005 Dodge Durango?

May 01, 2025 Reply

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