[Closed] Trying to start a 2008 Dodge Charger without immobilizer PIN

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Madhatter
Member since August 2022 • 24 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2008 Dodge Charger - help?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Betatest
Member • 61 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Dodge Charger, following this thread.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 53 posts

My 2008 Dodge Charger just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 51 posts

Just what I needed! My 2008 Dodge Charger has been acting up lately.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 37 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2008 Dodge Charger. This looks promising.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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