[Resolved] 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Alice
Member since February 2023 • 92 posts

Looking for my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Hackman
Member • 134 posts

This thread might save my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. Thanks everyone!

December 02, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 138 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 72 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 87 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. Trying this instead.

December 05, 2024 Reply

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