[Confirmed Fix] How dealers get key codes for 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT

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Hackman
Member since May 2023 • 128 posts

How can I retrieve my 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1782 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Ghostrider
Member • 106 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 91 posts

Same issue here with my 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT, let me know if it works.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 108 posts

My 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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