[Update] Help! My 2010 Dodge Challenger SE is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Kungfupanda
Member since September 2022 • 98 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2010 Dodge Challenger SE keys?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Dodge Challenger SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Oldschool
Member • 131 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2010 Dodge Challenger SE. This might do it.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 107 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2010 Dodge Challenger SEs?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 22 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2010 Dodge Challenger SE.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 16 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2010 Dodge Challenger SE, thanks for posting!

October 31, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 53 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2010 Dodge Challenger SE won’t recognize the key.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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