[Archived] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Dodge Colt Wagon?

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How can I retrieve my Dodge Colt Wagon's key code to make a spare key?

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Fingers crossed this works for my Dodge Colt Wagon too.

Desperate to get my Dodge Colt Wagon running again. Trying this tonight.

My Dodge Colt Wagon just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Really need the key code for my Dodge Colt Wagon, thanks for sharing!

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Using this on my Dodge Colt Wagon now. Hope it works.

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