[Solved] Programmed new key but 2009 Dodge Caliber still won’t start - code?

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Unclesam
Member since June 2022 • 22 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2009 Dodge Caliber

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 96 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2009 Dodge Caliber, hope this helps.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 71 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2009 Dodge Caliber for a while.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 144 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2009 Dodge Caliber's key code.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 41 posts

My 2009 Dodge Caliber refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 48 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2009 Dodge Caliber.

January 01, 2025 Reply

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