[Free Fix] 2010 Dodge Caliber stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Vortexx
Member since April 2022 • 79 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2010 Dodge Caliber

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Dodge Caliber. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Vortex22
Member • 47 posts

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

March 25, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 123 posts

Desperate to get my 2010 Dodge Caliber running again. Trying this tonight.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 144 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2010 Dodge Caliber. This is a lifesaver.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 9 posts

I have a 2011 2010 Dodge Caliber, will this method work for that year?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 131 posts

Using this on my 2010 Dodge Caliber now. Hope it works.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 78 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2010 Dodge Caliber too!

March 30, 2025 Reply

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