[Solved] 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Jumpman
Member since May 2023 • 29 posts

How can I obtain my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 09, 2024
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Posted on October 10, 2024

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Purplerain
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I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE too.

October 10, 2024 Reply
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Alphamax
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October 12, 2024 Reply

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