[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my Dodge Challenger SRT8, need key code fast

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Karmaking
Member since June 2022 • 118 posts

Looking for my Dodge Challenger SRT8's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Challenger SRT8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Killerbee
Member • 108 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Dodge Challenger SRT8, following this thread.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 132 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Dodge Challenger SRT8 for days.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 31 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Dodge Challenger SRT8.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 106 posts

Was about to give up on my Dodge Challenger SRT8, but this gives me hope.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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