[Confirmed] Where's the key code stored in my Dodge Custom Royal for key programming?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Dodge Custom Royal?

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

Key code problems with my Dodge Custom Royal as well. Subscribed!

Appreciate any advice—my Dodge Custom Royal won’t recognize the key.

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