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

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Quantumx
Member since December 2022 • 106 posts

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

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Custom Royal. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (3)

Xfactor
Member • 57 posts

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

March 14, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 121 posts

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

March 15, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 57 posts

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

March 16, 2025 Reply

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