[Completed] Trying to reprogram key for Chrysler Thunderbolt, don’t have PIN

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Pandaexpress
Member since December 2022 • 126 posts

Looking for my Chrysler Thunderbolt's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1573 posts

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

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Eve
Member • 43 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Chrysler Thunderbolt before?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 55 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Chrysler Thunderbolt, would this method still work?

April 04, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 60 posts

My Chrysler Thunderbolt needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 5 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Chrysler Thunderbolt's key code.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 40 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Chrysler Thunderbolt.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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