[Confirmed] How do I tell if my Dodge Dakota uses a transponder?

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Titanium
Member since June 2023 • 144 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Dodge Dakota?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 14 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Dodge Dakota. Trying this instead.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 89 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Dodge Dakota owner.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 15 posts

My Dodge Dakota just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 15 posts

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

May 15, 2025 Reply

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