[Status: Resolved] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2009 Dodge Charger?

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Platinumblonde
Member since August 2022 • 137 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2009 Dodge Charger?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Dodge Charger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 62 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2009 Dodge Charger too!

December 18, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 87 posts

If this works for my 2009 Dodge Charger, I owe you big time.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 149 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2009 Dodge Charger. Giving it a go myself.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 46 posts

My 2009 Dodge Charger is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 136 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2009 Dodge Charger.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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