[It Worked!] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2011 Dodge Charger key code

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Javaking
Member since August 2021 • 127 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2011 Dodge Charger for programming keys?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 778 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Dodge Charger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Lonewolf
Member • 111 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2011 Dodge Charger too.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 114 posts

Same problem on my 2011 Dodge Charger. Watching for any working solutions.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 131 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2011 Dodge Charger key issue.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 38 posts

My 2011 Dodge Charger has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 16, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 131 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2011 Dodge Charger this hard?!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 39 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2011 Dodge Charger, hope someone can help.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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