[Archived] Dealer says key code unavailable for Dodge 500

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Luckyluke
Member since June 2022 • 125 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Dodge 500 key?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 714 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanlegend
Member • 107 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Dodge 500?

February 21, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 57 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Dodge 500.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 48 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Dodge 500.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 88 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Dodge 500, would this method still work?

February 24, 2025 Reply

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