[Recommended Fix] How to get the factory key code for my Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD to make keys?

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Greenlantern
Member since May 2022 • 121 posts

Where's the key code located on a Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD for key programming?

Posted on February 26, 2025
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Posted on February 27, 2025

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Emeraldeye
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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD.

February 27, 2025 Reply
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Pixelpusher
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD. Trying this instead.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
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Any updates on getting the key code for the Dodge Caravan Grand Caravan FWD?

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