[Recommended Fix] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT?

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Javaking
Member since July 2022 • 94 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Cyberghost
Member • 48 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT all week. Hope this helps.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 65 posts

Was about to tow my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT. Let me try this first.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 51 posts

Following this for my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT. Please update if it works!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 50 posts

My 2009 Dodge Journey SXT needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 21, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 87 posts

Just what I needed! My 2009 Dodge Journey SXT has been acting up lately.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 106 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2009 Dodge Journey SXT—might work for mine too.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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