[Completed] 2012 Dodge Journey won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Yellowdog
Member since December 2021 • 137 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2012 Dodge Journey

Posted on April 05, 2025
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Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenoking
Member • 41 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Dodge Journey, let me know if it works.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 107 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2012 Dodge Journey, following this thread.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 38 posts

I have the same 2012 Dodge Journey and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 128 posts

Following this for my 2012 Dodge Journey. Please update if it works!

April 09, 2025 Reply

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