[Resolved] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport?

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Happyfeet
Member since January 2023 • 60 posts

Looking for my 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Xenowarrior
Member • 55 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport—might work for mine too.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 40 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport owner.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 138 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Dodge Durango SXT Sport.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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