[Solution] Do I need a dealer for 2012 Dodge Durango immobilizer reset?

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Moonwalker
Member since July 2023 • 66 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2012 Dodge Durango to make a spare key?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1005 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Dodge Durango. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 114 posts

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

November 11, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 67 posts

Desperate to get my 2012 Dodge Durango running again. Trying this tonight.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 89 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Dodge Durango as well.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 118 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2012 Dodge Durango.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 84 posts

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

November 15, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 68 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Dodge Durango.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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