[Answered] My 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Silverfox
Member since April 2023 • 94 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkknight
Member • 72 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 28 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser before?

August 24, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 70 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. This might do it.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 25 posts

My 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 28 posts

I think my 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 27, 2024 Reply

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