[Issue Closed] Dealer charging $150 for 2008 Dodge Dakota key code - alternatives?

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Flashgordon
Member since July 2022 • 96 posts

Looking for my 2008 Dodge Dakota's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1140 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Dodge Dakota. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 132 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Dodge Dakota?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 32 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2008 Dodge Dakota key issue.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 130 posts

My 2008 Dodge Dakota is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 145 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2008 Dodge Dakota, thanks for posting!

January 18, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 81 posts

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

January 19, 2025 Reply
Charlie
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My 2008 Dodge Dakota just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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