[Success] Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Lionheart
Member since May 2023 • 96 posts

How can I obtain my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1426 posts

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

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 39 posts

Using this on my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat now. Hope it works.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 65 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 139 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 77 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?

May 09, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 113 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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