[Working] Dodge Journey 2WD not starting - no key programming code

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Ironwill
Member since November 2021 • 16 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Dodge Journey 2WD?

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Journey 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 99 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Dodge Journey 2WD.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 108 posts

My Dodge Journey 2WD won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 44 posts

I have the same Dodge Journey 2WD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 130 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Dodge Journey 2WD, hope this helps.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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