[Solved] 2006 Dodge Magnum immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2006 Dodge Magnum

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I have a 2011 2006 Dodge Magnum, will this method work for that year?

Same problem on my 2006 Dodge Magnum. Watching for any working solutions.

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