[Closed] Does the Dodge Challenger AWD transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Knightlight
Member since December 2022 • 67 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Dodge Challenger AWD?

Posted on March 31, 2025
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Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmicray
Member • 119 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Dodge Challenger AWD's key code.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 9 posts

My Dodge Challenger AWD needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 02, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 64 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Dodge Challenger AWD owner.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 80 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Dodge Challenger AWD?

April 04, 2025 Reply

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