[Working] Third party key code service for 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab?

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Will this work for older 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cabs? Mine's a 2009.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab.

Using this on my 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab now. Hope it works.

Does this method work for the 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab models from 2010 onward?

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab, following this thread.

Worked for someone with a 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab? Need to hear it!

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