[Free Fix] Can’t start my 2012 Dodge Challenger, ignition code missing

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Quickdraw
Member since February 2022 • 149 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2012 Dodge Challenger?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Dodge Challenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 14 posts

My 2012 Dodge Challenger just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 125 posts

My 2012 Dodge Challenger just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 6 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2012 Dodge Challenger key issues!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 17 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2012 Dodge Challenger?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 32 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Dodge Challenger. Need the code badly.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 119 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Dodge Challengers?

January 11, 2025 Reply

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