[Success] Chrysler 300 SRT8 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Bluemoon
Member since September 2022 • 81 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Chrysler 300 SRT8 keys?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chrysler 300 SRT8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenoking
Member • 10 posts

My Chrysler 300 SRT8 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 42 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Chrysler 300 SRT8 for days.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 50 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Chrysler 300 SRT8.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Chrysler 300 SRT8.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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