[Recommended Fix] AM General Post Office DJ5 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Alphamax
Member since September 2021 • 23 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my AM General Post Office DJ5

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 814 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the AM General Post Office DJ5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Frank
Member • 121 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my AM General Post Office DJ5, following this thread.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 121 posts

Does this method work for the AM General Post Office DJ5 models from 2010 onward?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 18 posts

Following this for my AM General Post Office DJ5. Please update if it works!

May 16, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 68 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my AM General Post Office DJ5 key issue.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 64 posts

Still can’t find the code for my AM General Post Office DJ5. This might do it.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 14 posts

I’ve been locked out of my AM General Post Office DJ5 all week. Hope this helps.

May 19, 2025 Reply

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