[Verified] Bought a replacement key - now Dodge Charger IV Concept won’t turn over

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Karmapolice
Member since March 2022 • 45 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Dodge Charger IV Concept

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Hackman
Member • 20 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Dodge Charger IV Concept won’t recognize the key.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 71 posts

My Dodge Charger IV Concept won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 43 posts

My Dodge Charger IV Concept's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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