[Free Tool] Need my 2017 Dodge Challenger R T's key code to program a new transponder key

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Dodge Challenger R T?

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I’ve got a 2012 2017 Dodge Challenger R T, would this method still work?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2017 Dodge Challenger R T key code too.

I have the same 2017 Dodge Challenger R T and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Using this on my 2017 Dodge Challenger R T now. Hope it works.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Dodge Challenger R T.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 Dodge Challenger R T.

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