[Confirmed Fix] Can’t start my 2006 Dodge Durango, ignition code missing

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Hotrod
Member since April 2022 • 35 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2006 Dodge Durango?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1113 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Dodge Durango. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Redbaron
Member • 99 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2006 Dodge Durango.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 125 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2006 Dodge Durango before?

August 14, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 45 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2006 Dodge Durango.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 31 posts

My 2006 Dodge Durango just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 85 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2006 Dodge Durango. This looks promising.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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