[It Worked!] Does AAA provide key codes for Dodge Aries?

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Where do they get the key code to program Dodge Aries keys at the dealer?

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I’m in the same boat with my Dodge Aries. This looks promising.

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

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