[Answered] Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Icecold
Member since November 2022 • 134 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan for making new keys?

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 47 posts

My Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 49 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan, hope this helps.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 139 posts

If this works for my Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan, I owe you big time.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 118 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan, thanks for posting!

October 10, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 140 posts

Using this on my Dodge Grand Caravan SE Minivan now. Hope it works.

October 11, 2024 Reply

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