[Solved] Help! Need key code for my 2010 Dodge Avenger immediately

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Trying to program a new key for my 2010 Dodge Avenger - where's the key code?

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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2010 Dodge Avenger!

Worked on my cousin’s 2010 Dodge Avenger—might work for mine too.

This trick worked for my buddy's 2010 Dodge Avenger. Giving it a go myself.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2010 Dodge Avenger?

My 2010 Dodge Avenger refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

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