[Success] Trying to start a Dodge Intrepid without immobilizer PIN

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How to find the factory key code to program Dodge Intrepid keys?

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Saved me from towing my Dodge Intrepid. Thanks!

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Dodge Intrepid.

Been stuck with my Dodge Intrepid for weeks. This might be the fix.

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