[Fixed] Dodge Journey American Value Package asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Pandaexpress
Member since November 2022 • 112 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Dodge Journey American Value Package

Posted on January 08, 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 American Value Package. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Fastlane
Member • 79 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Dodge Journey American Value Package.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 59 posts

My Dodge Journey American Value Package has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 10, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 51 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Dodge Journey American Value Package.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 84 posts

My Dodge Journey American Value Package's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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