[Solution] Locked out of diagnostics - 2010 Dodge Viper asks for access code

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Knightrider
Member since June 2023 • 92 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2010 Dodge Viper?

Posted on April 12, 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 Viper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Nightowl
Member • 46 posts

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

April 13, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 113 posts

Trying this on my 2010 Dodge Viper later. Will report back.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 113 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2010 Dodge Viper?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 86 posts

Been stuck with my 2010 Dodge Viper for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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