[It Worked!] Code card missing from my Dodge Durango, stuck now

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Knightlight
Member since July 2023 • 139 posts

Need my Dodge Durango's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Titanium
Member • 103 posts

This thread might save my Dodge Durango. Thanks everyone!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 113 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Dodge Durango's key code.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 124 posts

Was about to tow my Dodge Durango. Let me try this first.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 133 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Dodge Durango, hope this helps.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 55 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Dodge Durango too!

January 28, 2025 Reply

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