[Update] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Dodge Caravans?

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Bluesteel
Member since December 2022 • 89 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Dodge Caravan?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Caravan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 50 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Dodge Caravan?

February 23, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 136 posts

My Dodge Caravan just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 39 posts

I tried this with my Dodge Caravan but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 25, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Dodge Caravan.

February 26, 2025 Reply

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